HORT9909vsTriumph

HORT9909 and Triumph 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

Triumph

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.8 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick HORT9909

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Triumph

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LimeSpicyCitrusPine

Only in HORT9909

HaySweetLemonNobleBlack currant

Only in Triumph

OrangePeachFruity

Property

PropertyHORT9909Triumph
Alpha acid6–10%9–12%
Beta acid3–4%3–5%
Co-humulone27–29%22–26%
Total oil-0.8–1.8 mL
Myrcene49–51%25–40%
Humulene11–13%28–34%
Caryophyllene4–5%8–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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