HORT9909vsSouthern Cross
HORT9909 and Southern Cross 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
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeSpicyCitrusLemonPine
Only in HORT9909
HaySweetNobleBlack currant
Only in Southern Cross
TropicalZest
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | - | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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