StrisselspaltvsX13459
Strisselspalt and X13459 are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Strisselspalt
Alpha acid
1–4%
Beta acid
3–6%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 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 Strisselspalt
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick X13459
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Strisselspalt
SpicyHerbal
Only in X13459
TropicalPeachStrawberry
Property
| Property | Strisselspalt | X13459 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1–4% | 3–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–6% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–52% | - |
| Humulene | 13–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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