Buzz BulletsvsHorizon
Buzz Bullets and Horizon are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Buzz Bullets
Alpha acid
8–10%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
-
United States
Horizon
Alpha acid
8.8–12%
Beta acid
5.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Buzz Bullets
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Horizon
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Buzz Bullets
-
Only in Horizon
Spicy
Property
| Property | Buzz Bullets | Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10% | 8.8–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 5.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 16–19% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 3–5% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |