Pahto
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
1–2.5 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 Pahto
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- 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 Pahto
NeutralHerbalEarthyCleanSmooth
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Pahto | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17–20% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–32% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.5 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–72% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 8–11% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–6% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
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