Aloha BlendvsHORT9909
Aloha Blend and HORT9909 are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Aloha Blend
Alpha acid
8.8–10.3%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.5–2.2 mL
United States
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Aloha Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick HORT9909
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantSweet
Only in Aloha Blend
Berry
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySpicyCitrusLemonNoblePine
Property
| Property | Aloha Blend | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–10.3% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | - | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | - | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | - | 49–51% |
| Humulene | - | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |