HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Fuggle
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
| Property | HORT9909 | Fuggle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 2.4–6.1% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2.1–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 25–32% |
| Total oil | - | 0.44–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 30–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–8% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |