Hallertau TraditionvsX13459

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

Hallertau Tradition

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.6–7%

Beta acid

3–6%

Total oil

0.5–1.9 mL

Germany

X13459

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5.5%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Hallertau Tradition

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

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

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Hallertau Tradition

EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble

Only in X13459

FloralTropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry

Property

PropertyHallertau TraditionX13459
Alpha acid4.6–7%3–5.5%
Beta acid3–6%4–5%
Co-humulone23–30%21–24%
Total oil0.5–1.9 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene17–32%-
Humulene35–50%-
Caryophyllene10–15%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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