HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrusPine
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetLemonNobleBlack currant
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |