HORT9909vsSorachi Ace
HORT9909 and Sorachi Ace are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Sorachi Ace
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
6–8%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Japan
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sorachi Ace
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemon
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetSpicyNobleBlack currantPine
Only in Sorachi Ace
DillWoodyTobaccoHerbal
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Sorachi Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 6–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 20–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–5% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Japan |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |