{"product_id":"mount-hood-whole-leaf-hops-100g","title":"Mount Hood Hops – Whole Leaf 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMount Hood Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Hood hops\u003c\/strong\u003e are a US-grown aroma variety bred from Hallertauer Mittelfrüh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were developed to offer similar noble qualities with slightly more resilience and yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn whole leaf form, Mount Hood delivers a mild floral-herbal aroma with hints of spice, making it well suited to restrained, malt-focused styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for late boil, whirlpool, or dry hop where soft aroma is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount Hood Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral, herbal, mild spice, soft grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Liberty, Crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aroma, late boil, whirlpool, dry hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount Hood Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Hood brings clean floral and herbal aroma with just a touch of spice and grassiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts low cohumulone content makes it particularly smooth and easy to blend, especially in subtle beer styles where harsh bitterness would stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for Mount Hood Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Hood is ideal for clean, lighter styles that benefit from subtle noble-like aroma without high bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheat Beer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds floral softness that complements yeast esters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKölsch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lends restrained aroma and light herbal balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale Lager:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides smooth, low-intensity hop presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contributes floral background without sharpness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltbier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works as a soft aroma addition to maltier styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount Hood Hop Substitutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Hood hops\u003c\/strong\u003e can be substituted with other noble-style aroma varieties like Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Liberty, or Crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very similar floral-herbal aroma with lower alpha and slightly more delicacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiberty:\u003c\/strong\u003e US-grown hop with noble roots and a nearly identical flavour range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly brighter and fruitier, but still soft and floral overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount Hood Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with \u003cstrong\u003ePerle, Saaz, and Sterling\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain smooth, traditional profiles in lagers and hybrids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds firmer bitterness and complements with subtle spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaaz:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layers in noble dryness and light herbal sharpness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shares noble characteristics but with a more complex herbal edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Hood is a great go-to when you want noble character in an American-grown hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Faram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626848055639,"sku":"2716","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/4675.jpg?v=1769258218","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/mount-hood-whole-leaf-hops-100g","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}