HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrusPine
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetLemonNobleBlack currant
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |