X13459vsSterling

X13459 and Sterling 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

Sterling

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.5–8.5%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1–2 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 Sterling

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in X13459

TropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry

Only in Sterling

NobleHerbalSpicy

Property

PropertyX13459Sterling
Alpha acid3–5.5%5.5–8.5%
Beta acid4–5%4–6%
Co-humulone21–24%22–28%
Total oil0.8–2 mL1–2 mL
Myrcene-35–45%
Humulene-16–18%
Caryophyllene-5–8%
Farnesene-15–19%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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