ColumbiavsHORT9909

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

Columbia

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–9%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2 mL

United States

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Columbia

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
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonCitrusNoble

Only in Columbia

PineapplePungent

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetSpicyBlack currantPine

Property

PropertyColumbiaHORT9909
Alpha acid5–9%6–10%
Beta acid3–4%3–4%
Co-humulone40%27–29%
Total oil1–2 mL-
Myrcene45–55%49–51%
Humulene15–19%11–13%
Caryophyllene9–12%4–5%
Farnesene3–5%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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