HORT9909vsAzacca

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

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick HORT9909

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Azacca

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyCitrusLemon

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetNobleBlack currantPine

Only in Azacca

MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitPineappleGrassyTropical

Property

PropertyHORT9909Azacca
Alpha acid6–10%14–16%
Beta acid3–4%4–5.5%
Co-humulone27–29%38–45%
Total oil-1.6–2.5 mL
Myrcene49–51%46–55%
Humulene11–13%14–18%
Caryophyllene4–5%8–12%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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