Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Ultra
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Hydra
CitrusTangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Hydra | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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