X13459vsSpalt

X13459 and Spalt 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

Spalt

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Germany

Key differences

When to pick X13459

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Spalt

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in X13459

TropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry

Only in Spalt

NobleEarthyHerbal

Property

PropertyX13459Spalt
Alpha acid3–5.5%2.5–5.7%
Beta acid4–5%3–5%
Co-humulone21–24%22–29%
Total oil0.8–2 mL0.5–0.9 mL
Myrcene-20–35%
Humulene-20–30%
Caryophyllene-8–13%
Farnesene-12–18%
OriginUnited StatesGermany
PurposeAromaAroma

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