HORT9909vsWillamette
HORT9909 and Willamette 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
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
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 Willamette
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetSpicyLemonNobleBlack currantPine
Only in Willamette
IncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–6% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding