Bramling CrossvsHORT9909
Bramling Cross and HORT9909 are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Bramling Cross
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
2.3–3.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Bramling Cross
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick HORT9909
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantLemonSpicy
Only in Bramling Cross
LoganberryVanilla
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetCitrusNoblePine
Property
| Property | Bramling Cross | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–3.2% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–37% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 29–31% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–16% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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