X13459vsMount Hood

X13459 and Mount Hood 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

Mount Hood

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.9–8%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

1.2–1.7 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 Mount Hood

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in X13459

FloralTropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry

Only in Mount Hood

NobleHerbalPungentSpicy

Property

PropertyX13459Mount Hood
Alpha acid3–5.5%3.9–8%
Beta acid4–5%5–8%
Co-humulone21–24%21–23%
Total oil0.8–2 mL1.2–1.7 mL
Myrcene-30–40%
Humulene-12–38%
Caryophyllene-7–16%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

Related comparisons