Old MissionvsUltra
Old Mission and Ultra are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Old Mission
Alpha acid
4.33%
Beta acid
3.7%
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 Old Mission
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Ultra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Old Mission
CitrusPineSpicyHerbalBlack currantTart
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Old Mission | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.33% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 3.7% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 50–60% |
| Humulene | - | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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