HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 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 Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetSpicyLemonNobleBlack currantPine
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |