HORT9909vsApollo

HORT9909 (dual purpose) and Apollo (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Apollo

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–20.5%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

0.8–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick HORT9909

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Apollo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LimeCitrusLemonPine

Only in HORT9909

HaySweetSpicyNobleBlack currant

Only in Apollo

GrapefruitOrangeResinCannabisDank

Property

PropertyHORT9909Apollo
Alpha acid6–10%15–20.5%
Beta acid3–4%5.5–8%
Co-humulone27–29%23–28%
Total oil-0.8–2.5 mL
Myrcene49–51%30–50%
Humulene11–13%20–35%
Caryophyllene4–5%14–20%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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