Sitiva BlendvsUltra
Sitiva Blend and Ultra are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
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 Sitiva Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Ultra
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitPeachLime
Only in Ultra
MildPleasant
Property
| Property | Sitiva Blend | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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