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Horizon

Citrus-forward, with floral and spice.

Origin🇺🇸United States

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus2
  • Floral2
  • Spice2
  • Stone fruit1
  • Herbal1
  • Pine and resin1
Alpha acid
8.8–14.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
5.5–8.5%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
1.6 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
18%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.5 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Horizon

Common questions

What can I substitute for Horizon?
Vista, Aurora, and Akoya — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Horizon taste like?
Citrus-forward, with floral and spice.
What is Horizon's alpha acid?
8.8–14.0%
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