HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Liberty
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
| Property | HORT9909 | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |