Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
X13459
Alpha acid
3–5.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Riwaka
- 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
Shared aromas
TropicalCitrus
Only in Riwaka
Passion fruitGrapefruit
Only in X13459
FloralPeachStrawberry
Property
| Property | Riwaka | X13459 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–6.5% | 3–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–38% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 67–70% | - |
| Humulene | 8–10% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 2–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |