BorvsHORT9909

Bor and HORT9909 are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Bor

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–9%

Beta acid

3–5.5%

Total oil

1–2 mL

Czech Republic

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Bor

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick HORT9909

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyPine

Only in Bor

-

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetCitrusLemonNobleBlack currant

Property

PropertyBorHORT9909
Alpha acid6–9%6–10%
Beta acid3–5.5%3–4%
Co-humulone23–26%27–29%
Total oil1–2 mL-
Myrcene-49–51%
Humulene-11–13%
Caryophyllene-4–5%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose