UltravsX13459

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

Ultra

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–9.7%

Beta acid

3.6–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.5 mL

United States

X13459

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5.5%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Ultra

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick X13459

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in Ultra

MildPleasant

Only in X13459

TropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry

Property

PropertyUltraX13459
Alpha acid3–9.7%3–5.5%
Beta acid3.6–5%4–5%
Co-humulone25–35%21–24%
Total oil0.8–1.5 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene50–60%-
Humulene10–15%-
Caryophyllene6–9%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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