X13459vsAmarillo

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

X13459

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5.5%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

United States

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick X13459

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FloralTropicalPeachCitrus

Only in X13459

Strawberry

Only in Amarillo

SpicyOrangeLemonMelonApricotGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyX13459Amarillo
Alpha acid3–5.5%7–11%
Beta acid4–5%5.5–8%
Co-humulone21–24%21–24%
Total oil0.8–2 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene-40–70%
Humulene-19–24%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-6–9%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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