HarmonievsUltra

Harmonie and Ultra are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Harmonie

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–8%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

0.9–1.4 mL

Czech Republic

Ultra

Aroma

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

PropertyHarmonieUltra
Alpha acid4–8%3–9.7%
Beta acid5–8%3.6–5%
Co-humulone19–22%25–35%
Total oil0.9–1.4 mL0.8–1.5 mL
Myrcene30–40%50–60%
Humulene10–20%10–15%
Caryophyllene6–11%6–9%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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