HORT9909vsSpalter Select
HORT9909 (dual purpose) and Spalter Select (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Spalter Select
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalter Select
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetCitrusLemonNobleBlack currantPine
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 20–40% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 15–22% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |