Epic
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
1.7–2.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
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 Epic
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Ultra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Epic
FruityBerryHerbal
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Epic | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 1.7–2.5% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–33% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 11–12% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 41–43% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–2% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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