Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Delta
- 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Delta
Melon
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetLemonNobleBlack currantPine
Property
| Property | Delta | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.5–7% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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