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
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.9 mL
Germany
X13459
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
| Property | Hallertau Tradition | X13459 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 3–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.9 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 17–32% | - |
| Humulene | 35–50% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |