TNT BlendvsUltra

TNT Blend and Ultra are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

TNT Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

11.5–13%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.3–1.5 mL

United States

Ultra

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–9.7%

Beta acid

3.6–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick TNT 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

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in TNT Blend

FruityCitrusGreen

Only in Ultra

MildPleasantFloral

Property

PropertyTNT BlendUltra
Alpha acid11.5–13%3–9.7%
Beta acid-3.6–5%
Co-humulone-25–35%
Total oil1.3–1.5 mL0.8–1.5 mL
Myrcene-50–60%
Humulene-10–15%
Caryophyllene-6–9%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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