Columbia
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
HORT9909
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
| Property | Columbia | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 15–19% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |