
Mt. Hood Pellet Hops (1 oz)
Mt. Hood is an aroma variety with marked similarities to the German Hallertau and Hersbrucker varieties. This was the first hop in the triploid Hallertau breeding program to be released.
Brewing Usage: It has a low alpha acid rating of 4.0%-8.0% and is used primarily as an aroma variety. This half-sister to Crystal, Liberty, and Ultra Hops has a well-tempered bitterness. The aroma is warm and gratifying, and can be somewhat pungent with fresh batches.
Pedigree: Triploid seedling of German Hallertau Mittelfrüh. A half sister to Ultra, Liberty and Crystal
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Storage Stability: 55% alpha remaining after 6 months
Typical Beer Style(s): Bock, Lager, Pilsner, Wheat
Possible Substitution(s): Crystal, French Strisslespalt, German Hersbrucker, more...
Source: Beer Legends