HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick CTZ
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusBlack currant
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetSpicyLemonNoblePine
Only in CTZ
LicoriceCurryCannabisDank
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | CTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 14.5–17% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |