HORT9909vsStrisselspalt
HORT9909 (dual purpose) and Strisselspalt (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
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
France
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 Strisselspalt
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrus
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetLemonNobleBlack currantPine
Only in Strisselspalt
FloralHerbal
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Strisselspalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 1–4% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 20–27% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 35–52% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Crystal
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