Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
Total oil
-
United States
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Gemini
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick HORT9909
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
HayBlack currant
Only in Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarin
Only in HORT9909
LimeSweetSpicyCitrusLemonNoblePine
Property
| Property | Gemini | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10.4% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.28% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 31–32% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | 32–33% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |