HORT9909 Hops – New Zealand

HORT9909 pronounces forward citrus characters of lemon and lime, sweet hay and spices background in keeping with the selections breeding.

This trial hop variety is available exclusively through New Zealand Hops Ltd.

A triploid selection with “Hersbrucker Pure” parentage. Hersbrucker Pure itself being a cross of Hallertau Mittelfrüh, and Saaz and a wild German hop.

Pronounced forward citrus characters of lemon and lime, sweet hay and spices background in keeping with the selections breeding.

Brewing trials in lagers and pilseners as well as Pale Ales, and XPA’s have displayed a mix of traditional noble hop character with new world lifted citrus and pine notes.

“Refreshingly crisp”

Typical applications are yet to be established, although trial indications have seen a leaning toward dual purpose uses in single hopped beers. Has been especially good in new world style pilseners and lagers with a solid clean bitterness and where very late as well as dry hopping has promoted the typical crisp mineral noble hop notes along with citrus lime to carry the sweetness of higher ABV styles. Quality bitterness from its noble hop pedigree is a real standout.

Hop Type:  Dual Purposes

Alpha Acid: 6 – 8%

Possibility of Substitution: 

Typically used for: New World Pilsners and Lagers