AmarillovsX13459

Amarillo and X13459 are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

X13459

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5.5%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick X13459

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralTropicalCitrusPeach

Only in Amarillo

SpicyOrangeLemonMelonApricotGrapefruitDank

Only in X13459

Strawberry

Property

PropertyAmarilloX13459
Alpha acid7–11%3–5.5%
Beta acid5.5–8%4–5%
Co-humulone21–24%21–24%
Total oil1–2.3 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene40–70%-
Humulene19–24%-
Caryophyllene7–10%-
Farnesene6–9%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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