Mt. Hood Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz

Regular price $2.49
Mt. Hood hop pellets deliver mild floral, herbal, and soft spice aroma with smooth bitterness, making them a versatile hop for brewing lagers, wheat beers, Belgian ales, and other balanced beer styles.
  • T-90 hop pellets for consistent brewing performance
  • Mild floral, herbal, and subtle spice hop character
  • Ideal for lagers, Belgian ales, wheat beers, and traditional European styles
  • 1oz fresh hop pellets, nitrogen-flushed to preserve hop oils and freshness
Alpha Acids
Different hop varieties contain varying amounts of alpha acids—even the same hop variety may exhibit different levels. This also depends on factors such as growing conditions and harvesting time. The AA% can vary between 1% up to 20% in hops. Therefore, brewers maintain the consistency of their beer's flavor profile by accurately measuring and controlling the AA content.
4 - 6%
1%20%
Product Analysis
This typical analysis is not to be construed as product specification. Typical analysis represents average values, not to be considered as guarantees, expressed or implied, nor as a condition of sale.

Format, T90 Pellets
Flavor/Aroma, Herbal, Floral, Spicy, Woody, Hay
Ideal Uses, Aroma additions
Alpha Acids, 4 ~ 6%
Beta Acids, 5 ~ 8%
Total Oils, 0.8 ~ 2 mL / 100g

Mt. Hood is an American hop variety bred from traditional Hallertau lineage. It was developed to deliver the delicate aroma characteristics of noble hops while offering reliable growth and brewing performance in American hop farms.

Brewers often describe Mt. Hood hops as producing mild floral aroma, herbal spice, soft woody notes, and subtle hay-like character. This balanced profile makes Mt. Hood especially useful in beers where refined hop aroma complements malt character without overwhelming it.

Mt. Hood performs well in late boil additions, whirlpool hopping, and aroma additions where its gentle hop character can fully develop.

Mt. Hood hops are commonly used in classic and modern beer styles where smooth bitterness and delicate hop aroma are desired.

Ideal for:

  • Pilsner
  • Kölsch
  • Hefeweizen
  • Bock
  • Belgian Ale
  • Munich Helles
  • Vienna Lager

Mt. Hood pairs well with other noble-style hops such as Hallertau, Liberty, and Tettnang when brewing traditional European-inspired beers.

  • Add early in the boil for smooth, balanced bitterness
  • Use late boil additions to enhance floral and herbal hop flavor
  • Add during whirlpool or hop stand for refined aroma development
  • Use light dry hopping for subtle aromatic complexity
  • Store sealed in the freezer to preserve hop oils and freshness

Mt. Hood hops work especially well in lagers and wheat beers where balanced hop aroma complements clean fermentation and malt character.

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Mt. Hood Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mt. Hood hops deliver mild floral, herbal, and soft spice flavors with subtle woody and earthy notes.

Yes. Mt. Hood hops are widely used in lagers and pilsners because they provide smooth bitterness and delicate aroma that complements clean fermentation.

Yes. Mt. Hood is commonly used for flavor and aroma additions where brewers want subtle floral and herbal hop character.

Mt. Hood hops are commonly used in pilsners, Kölsch, hefeweizen, bock, Belgian ales, Munich helles, and Vienna lagers.

Hop pellets should be stored in an airtight container in the freezer to preserve delicate hop oils and maintain freshness between brewing sessions.

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