HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrusLemon
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetNobleBlack currantPine
Only in Amarillo
FloralTropicalOrangeMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |