HORT9909vsOld Mission

HORT9909 (dual purpose) and Old Mission (aroma) 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

Old Mission

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.33%

Beta acid

3.7%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick HORT9909

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Old Mission

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyCitrusBlack currantPine

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetLemonNoble

Only in Old Mission

HerbalTart

Property

PropertyHORT9909Old Mission
Alpha acid6–10%4.33%
Beta acid3–4%3.7%
Co-humulone27–29%-
Total oil--
Myrcene49–51%-
Humulene11–13%-
Caryophyllene4–5%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma