Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
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 Helga
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Ultra
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Helga
Noble
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Helga | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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