Horizon
Alpha acid
8.8–12%
Beta acid
5.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Horizon
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick USDA 008
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrusFloral
Only in Horizon
Spicy
Only in USDA 008
SweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Property
| Property | Horizon | USDA 008 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–12% | 10.1–11.1% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7.5% | 2.7–3.3% |
| Co-humulone | 16–19% | 25–26% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1.6–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 6–7% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 48–49% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 16–17% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |