Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick HORT9909
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyBlack currant
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruityCinnamonNutmeg
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetCitrusLemonNoblePine
Property
| Property | Crystal | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt