Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
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 Lotus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
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 Lotus
OrangeVanillaBerryTropicalCream
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Lotus | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–39% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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