Evergreen BlendvsUltra
Evergreen Blend and Ultra are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 Evergreen Blend
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Ultra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Evergreen Blend
PeachApricotLemonGreenWatermelonTangerine
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Evergreen Blend | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–4.5% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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