HorizonvsMagnat

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

Horizon

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.8–12%

Beta acid

5.5–7.5%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 mL

United States

Magnat

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–16%

Beta acid

2.8–7%

Total oil

1–2 mL

Poland

Key differences

When to pick Horizon

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Magnat

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralCitrusFloral

Only in Horizon

Spicy

Only in Magnat

LilacChamomileWoodyLemon

Property

PropertyHorizonMagnat
Alpha acid8.8–12%11–16%
Beta acid5.5–7.5%2.8–7%
Co-humulone16–19%21–25%
Total oil0.5–1.5 mL1–2 mL
Myrcene45–55%30–59%
Humulene10–20%16–20%
Caryophyllene8–14%7–8%
Farnesene3–5%5–6%
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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