Harmonie
Alpha acid
4–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Czech Republic
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 Harmonie
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
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 Harmonie
BananaCaramelGreenApricot
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Harmonie | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–8% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 19–22% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.4 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |