HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Progress
Alpha acid
5–7.5%
Beta acid
1.8–2.7%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Progress
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SweetBlack currant
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySpicyCitrusLemonNoblePine
Only in Progress
GrassyMintHoneyFruityFloral
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 5–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 1.8–2.7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 25–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 25–30% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 40–47% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 12–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Golding