GeminivsHORT9909

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

Gemini

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10.4%

Beta acid

3–4.28%

Total oil

-

United States

HORT9909

Dual purpose

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

PropertyGeminiHORT9909
Alpha acid6–10.4%6–10%
Beta acid3–4.28%3–4%
Co-humulone31–32%27–29%
Total oil--
Myrcene32–33%49–51%
Humulene11–12%11–13%
Caryophyllene4–5%4–5%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose