HORT9909vsCitra

HORT9909 and Citra 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

Citra

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–15%

Beta acid

3–4.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 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 Citra

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LimeCitrus

Only in HORT9909

HaySweetSpicyLemonNobleBlack currantPine

Only in Citra

GrapefruitPeachMelonFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee

Property

PropertyHORT9909Citra
Alpha acid6–10%10–15%
Beta acid3–4%3–4.5%
Co-humulone27–29%20–35%
Total oil-1.5–3 mL
Myrcene49–51%60–70%
Humulene11–13%7–13%
Caryophyllene4–5%5–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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