HPA-016vsUltra

HPA-016 and Ultra are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HPA-016

Aroma

Alpha acid

15.7–18.7%

Beta acid

5.9–9%

Total oil

1.7–1.9 mL

Australia

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 HPA-016

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • 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 HPA-016

MandarinCitrusPineFruity

Only in Ultra

MildPleasantFloral

Property

PropertyHPA-016Ultra
Alpha acid15.7–18.7%3–9.7%
Beta acid5.9–9%3.6–5%
Co-humulone33–37%25–35%
Total oil1.7–1.9 mL0.8–1.5 mL
Myrcene35–49%50–60%
Humulene0–2%10–15%
Caryophyllene6–12%6–9%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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