X13459vsSantiam

X13459 and Santiam 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

Santiam

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5.3–8.5%

Total oil

1–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick X13459

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Santiam

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in X13459

TropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry

Only in Santiam

SpicyBlack currant

Property

PropertyX13459Santiam
Alpha acid3–5.5%5–8.5%
Beta acid4–5%5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone21–24%18–24%
Total oil0.8–2 mL1–2.2 mL
Myrcene-15–25%
Humulene-20–30%
Caryophyllene-6–9%
Farnesene-14–18%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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