HORT9909vsTettnanger
HORT9909 and Tettnanger 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
Tettnanger
Alpha acid
2.5–5.8%
Beta acid
2.8–5.3%
Total oil
0.4–1.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tettnanger
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyBlack currant
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetCitrusLemonNoblePine
Only in Tettnanger
FloralPepper
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–12% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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