HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Zeus
Alpha acid
13–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2.4–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick HORT9909
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currant
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetSpicyCitrusLemonNoblePine
Only in Zeus
LicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | HORT9909 | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–29% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | - | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 11–13% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |