HORT9909vsFuggle

HORT9909 (dual purpose) and Fuggle (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Fuggle

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.4–6.1%

Beta acid

2.1–3.5%

Total oil

0.44–1 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 Fuggle

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetSpicyCitrusLemonNobleBlack currantPine

Only in Fuggle

WoodyGrassyMintMild

Property

PropertyHORT9909Fuggle
Alpha acid6–10%2.4–6.1%
Beta acid3–4%2.1–3.5%
Co-humulone27–29%25–32%
Total oil-0.44–1 mL
Myrcene49–51%15–25%
Humulene11–13%30–40%
Caryophyllene4–5%11–15%
Farnesene0–1%5–8%
OriginNew ZealandUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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