X13459vsBarbe Rouge
X13459 and Barbe Rouge are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
X13459
Alpha acid
3–5.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
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 Barbe Rouge
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrusStrawberry
Only in X13459
TropicalPeach
Only in Barbe Rouge
KumquatOrangeLimeRedcurrantRaspberryBerryHerbal
Property
| Property | X13459 | Barbe Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5.5% | 3.8–10% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 3.3–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1.1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–60% |
| Humulene | - | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–4% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |