Mount Hood Hops – Whole Leaf 100g

Mount Hood Whole Leaf Hops

Mount Hood hops are a US-grown aroma variety bred from Hallertauer Mittelfrüh.

They were developed to offer similar noble qualities with slightly more resilience and yield.

In whole leaf form, Mount Hood delivers a mild floral-herbal aroma with hints of spice, making it well suited to restrained, malt-focused styles.

Ideal for late boil, whirlpool, or dry hop where soft aroma is the goal.

Mount Hood Hop Profile

• Origin: United States
• Alpha Acid: 4–7%
• Beta Acid: 5–7%
• Characteristics: Floral, herbal, mild spice, soft grass
• Substitutes: Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Liberty, Crystal
• Use: Aroma, late boil, whirlpool, dry hop

Mount Hood Hop Flavour

Mount Hood brings clean floral and herbal aroma with just a touch of spice and grassiness.

Its low cohumulone content makes it particularly smooth and easy to blend, especially in subtle beer styles where harsh bitterness would stand out.

Beer Styles for Mount Hood Hops

Mount Hood is ideal for clean, lighter styles that benefit from subtle noble-like aroma without high bitterness.

• Wheat Beer: Adds floral softness that complements yeast esters.
• Kölsch: Lends restrained aroma and light herbal balance.
• Pale Lager: Provides smooth, low-intensity hop presence.
• Cream Ale: Contributes floral background without sharpness.
• Altbier: Works as a soft aroma addition to maltier styles.

Mount Hood Hop Substitutes

Mount Hood hops can be substituted with other noble-style aroma varieties like Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Liberty, or Crystal.

• Hallertau Mittelfrüh: Very similar floral-herbal aroma with lower alpha and slightly more delicacy.
• Liberty: US-grown hop with noble roots and a nearly identical flavour range.
• Crystal: Slightly brighter and fruitier, but still soft and floral overall.

Mount Hood Hop Pairings

Pairs well with Perle, Saaz, and Sterling to maintain smooth, traditional profiles in lagers and hybrids.

• Perle: Adds firmer bitterness and complements with subtle spice.
• Saaz: Layers in noble dryness and light herbal sharpness.
• Sterling: Shares noble characteristics but with a more complex herbal edge.

Brewer’s Tip

Mount Hood is a great go-to when you want noble character in an American-grown hop.

It excels in recipes where hops take a back seat — and works well with delicate yeast strains or soft grain bills that let its floral notes through.