HORT9909vsLiberty

HORT9909 (dual purpose) and Liberty (bittering) 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

Liberty

Bittering

Alpha acid

3–6.5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.6–1.8 mL

United States

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 Liberty

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyCitrusLemonNoble

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetBlack currantPine

Only in Liberty

FloralHerbalDelicate

Property

PropertyHORT9909Liberty
Alpha acid6–10%3–6.5%
Beta acid3–4%3–4%
Co-humulone27–29%22–30%
Total oil-0.6–1.8 mL
Myrcene49–51%15–25%
Humulene11–13%35–45%
Caryophyllene4–5%10–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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