Hallertau GoldvsUltra
Hallertau Gold and Ultra are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hallertau Gold
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.7–1.8 mL
Germany
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 Hallertau Gold
- 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
When to pick Ultra
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hallertau Gold
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Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Hallertau Gold | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1.7–1.8 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 62–64% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 16–18% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |