X13459vsHallertau Tradition

X13459 and Hallertau Tradition 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

Hallertau Tradition

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.6–7%

Beta acid

3–6%

Total oil

0.5–1.9 mL

Germany

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 Hallertau Tradition

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in X13459

FloralTropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry

Only in Hallertau Tradition

EarthyGrassyNectarFruityNoble

Property

PropertyX13459Hallertau Tradition
Alpha acid3–5.5%4.6–7%
Beta acid4–5%3–6%
Co-humulone21–24%23–30%
Total oil0.8–2 mL0.5–1.9 mL
Myrcene-17–32%
Humulene-35–50%
Caryophyllene-10–15%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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