YC Hop Varieties | Mount Hood

MOUNT HOOD

Origin/History
Mt. Hood is a triploid aroma-type cultivar, the 1983 result of a cross between the colchicine - induced tetraploid female Hallertau mf (USDA 21397) and the USDA 19058M, male plant. It is a half-sister to Ultra, Liberty and Crystal.

Agronomics
Tolerant to downy mildew, Peronospera, with good pickability of a medium, compact, cone.

Maturity:	Medium
Yield:	1700-2000 kgs. per ha.
	1500-1800 lbs. per acre

Brewing Quality
Used for its aromatic properties similar to
Hallertau mf.

Alpha acids:	4.0-6.0%
Beta acids:	5.0-7.5%
Alpha:Beta Ratio:	0.8

Cohumulone (% of alpha acids):	22-27%


Total Oil (Mls. per 100 grams):	1.0-1.3
Caryophyllene (as % of total oils):	8-15%
Farnesene (as % of total oils):	0%
Humulene (as % of total oils):	25-35%
Myrcene (as % of total oils):	30-40%

Storability is poor.