HORT9909vsUltra

HORT9909 (dual purpose) and Ultra (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Ultra

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–9.7%

Beta acid

3.6–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick HORT9909

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Ultra

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetSpicyCitrusLemonNobleBlack currantPine

Only in Ultra

MildPleasantFloral

Property

PropertyHORT9909Ultra
Alpha acid6–10%3–9.7%
Beta acid3–4%3.6–5%
Co-humulone27–29%25–35%
Total oil-0.8–1.5 mL
Myrcene49–51%50–60%
Humulene11–13%10–15%
Caryophyllene4–5%6–9%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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