Barbe RougevsX13459
Barbe Rouge and X13459 are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
X13459
Alpha acid
3–5.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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
CitrusStrawberryFloral
Only in Barbe Rouge
KumquatOrangeLimeRedcurrantRaspberryBerryHerbal
Only in X13459
TropicalPeach
Property
| Property | Barbe Rouge | X13459 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–10% | 3–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.6% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 1.1–3 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–60% | - |
| Humulene | 15–25% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–4% | - |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |