HORT9909vsYeoman

HORT9909 and Yeoman 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

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New Zealand

Yeoman

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick HORT9909

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusNoble

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetSpicyLemonBlack currantPine

Only in Yeoman

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Property

PropertyHORT9909Yeoman
Alpha acid6–10%12–16%
Beta acid3–4%4–5%
Co-humulone27–29%25%
Total oil-1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene49–51%47–49%
Humulene11–13%19–21%
Caryophyllene4–5%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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