X13459vsUltra

X13459 and Ultra 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

Ultra

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–9.7%

Beta acid

3.6–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick X13459

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Ultra

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Floral

Only in X13459

TropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry

Only in Ultra

MildPleasant

Property

PropertyX13459Ultra
Alpha acid3–5.5%3–9.7%
Beta acid4–5%3.6–5%
Co-humulone21–24%25–35%
Total oil0.8–2 mL0.8–1.5 mL
Myrcene-50–60%
Humulene-10–15%
Caryophyllene-6–9%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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