Ernest
Alpha acid
4.4–6.3%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 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 Ernest
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
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ernest
GrassyHerbalSpicyStone fruit
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Ernest | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.4–6.3% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 50–55% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.1 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 8–12% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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