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

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Sultana (Denali)

Dual purpose

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

PropertyHORT9909Sultana (Denali)
Alpha acid6–10%13–16%
Beta acid3–4%3.5–7%
Co-humulone27–29%22–26%
Total oil-2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene49–51%54–55%
Humulene11–13%15–17%
Caryophyllene4–5%5–7%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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