Old MissionvsHORT9909
Old Mission (aroma) and HORT9909 (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Old Mission
Alpha acid
4.33%
Beta acid
3.7%
Total oil
-
United States
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Old Mission
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick HORT9909
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPineSpicyBlack currant
Only in Old Mission
HerbalTart
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetLemonNoble
Property
| Property | Old Mission | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.33% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 3.7% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | - | 27–29% |
| Total oil | - | - |
| Myrcene | - | 49–51% |
| Humulene | - | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |