HORT9909vsEast Kent Goldings
HORT9909 (dual purpose) and East Kent Goldings (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
East Kent Goldings
Alpha acid
4–6.5%
Beta acid
1.9–3.5%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lemon
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetSpicyCitrusNobleBlack currantPine
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Golding