HORT9909vsOld Mission
HORT9909 (dual purpose) and Old Mission (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
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New Zealand
Old Mission
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
| Property | HORT9909 | Old Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 4.33% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | - |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | - |
| Humulene | 11–13% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |