HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Motueka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeCitrusLemon
Only in HORT9909
HaySweetSpicyNobleBlack currantPine
Only in Motueka
MojitoTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Sterling