Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
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 Contessa
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Ultra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Contessa
GreenLemongrassPear
Only in Ultra
MildPleasant
Property
| Property | Contessa | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 50–60% |
| Humulene | - | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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