HORT9909vsSultana (Denali)
HORT9909 and Sultana (Denali) 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
Sultana (Denali)
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–7%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sultana (Denali)
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrusLemonPine
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetNobleBlack currant
Only in Sultana (Denali)
PineappleTropical
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Sultana (Denali) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | - | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 15–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |