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Package of Mount Hood (Mt. Hood) Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Mount Hood
A/A: 6.1%
United States
Aroma
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Mount Hood Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets

by SoCal Brewing Supply
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59

Mount Hood Hops for Floral, Herbal, and Noble-Style Aroma

Mount Hood (also known as Mt. Hood hops) is a United States grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and appreciated by brewers who want soft floral and herbal hop character in a more restrained, noble-inspired direction. Bred from Hallertau lineage, Mount Hood is often chosen when a recipe needs balance, subtle spice, and aroma that supports rather than overwhelms.

That makes it especially useful in traditional lager and ale styles where hop character should feel polished and integrated. Mount Hood does not need to dominate the beer to be effective, which is a large part of its appeal in classic recipes and cleaner hop programs.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Mount Hood is known for floral, herbal, and mildly spicy character, often supported by light woody notes and a familiar noble-like softness. Its profile tends to be more rounded than aggressive, which helps it fit naturally into beers where hop aroma should stay elegant.

In the brewhouse, Mount Hood works well for both moderate bittering and later flavor additions. It is especially comfortable in lager, pilsner, bock, altbier, blonde ale, and other balanced beers where a refined hop profile is more useful than loud fruit or resin.

Why Brewers Choose Mount Hood

Brewers often choose Mount Hood because it provides dependable noble-style character with American-grown availability. It is a practical hop when the goal is subtle floral and herbal complexity, especially in recipes where aggressive aroma would get in the way of malt balance and drinkability.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: United States
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 4.0% - 7.5%
  • Beta acid: 4.0% - 5.5%
  • Total oils: 0.6 - 1.5 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: Lager, pilsner, bock, altbier, blonde ale, and other noble-leaning styles

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and keep oxygen exposure low to help preserve delicate aroma compounds and brewing performance.