HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrus
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetLemonNobleBlack currantPine
Only in Target
MarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Willamette