HersbruckervsUltra
Hersbrucker and Ultra are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 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 Hersbrucker
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Ultra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrangeTobacco
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |