Barbe RougevsUltra
Barbe Rouge and Ultra are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Ultra
Alpha acid
3–9.7%
Beta acid
3.6–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Ultra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Barbe Rouge
CitrusKumquatOrangeLimeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryBerryHerbal
Only in Ultra
MildPleasant
Property
| Property | Barbe Rouge | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–10% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.6% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1.1–3 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–60% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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