HORT9909vsCentennial
HORT9909 and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPine
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetSpicyLemonNobleBlack currant
Only in Centennial
FloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |