HORT9909vsChinook

HORT9909 and Chinook 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

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick HORT9909

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyPine

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetCitrusLemonNobleBlack currant

Only in Chinook

ResinGrapefruitDankCannabis

Property

PropertyHORT9909Chinook
Alpha acid6–10%11.5–15%
Beta acid3–4%3–4%
Co-humulone27–29%27–35%
Total oil-1–2.7 mL
Myrcene49–51%20–30%
Humulene11–13%18–24%
Caryophyllene4–5%9–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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