HORT9909vsSimcoe

HORT9909 and Simcoe 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

Simcoe

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–15%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–3.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick HORT9909

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Simcoe

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusPine

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetSpicyLemonNobleBlack currant

Only in Simcoe

FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum

Property

PropertyHORT9909Simcoe
Alpha acid6–10%11–15%
Beta acid3–4%3–5%
Co-humulone27–29%15–21%
Total oil-0.8–3.2 mL
Myrcene49–51%40–50%
Humulene11–13%15–20%
Caryophyllene4–5%8–14%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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