Ultra
Alpha acid
3–9.7%
Beta acid
3.6–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United States
Wild Wolf
Alpha acid
8.25%
Beta acid
5.88%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ultra
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Wild Wolf
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Only in Wild Wolf
FruityHerbalEarthy
Property
| Property | Ultra | Wild Wolf |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–9.7% | 8.25% |
| Beta acid | 3.6–5% | 5.88% |
| 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 | Dual purpose |
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