TriumphvsHORT9909

Triumph and HORT9909 are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Triumph

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.8 mL

United States

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Triumph

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick HORT9909

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyPineLimeCitrus

Only in Triumph

OrangePeachFruity

Only in HORT9909

HaySweetLemonNobleBlack currant

Property

PropertyTriumphHORT9909
Alpha acid9–12%6–10%
Beta acid3–5%3–4%
Co-humulone22–26%27–29%
Total oil0.8–1.8 mL-
Myrcene25–40%49–51%
Humulene28–34%11–13%
Caryophyllene8–10%4–5%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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