HORT9909vsPekko

HORT9909 and Pekko are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Pekko

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–16%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick HORT9909

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Pekko

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusLemon

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetSpicyNobleBlack currantPine

Only in Pekko

PleasantFloralMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSage

Property

PropertyHORT9909Pekko
Alpha acid6–10%13–16%
Beta acid3–4%3.5–5%
Co-humulone27–29%27–30%
Total oil-1–3 mL
Myrcene49–51%20–30%
Humulene11–13%20–28%
Caryophyllene4–5%15–20%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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