UltravsZamba Blend
Ultra and Zamba Blend are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Ultra
Alpha acid
3–9.7%
Beta acid
3.6–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United States
Zamba Blend
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Ultra
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Zamba Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Only in Zamba Blend
MangoStone fruitOrangeTangerinePineapple
Property
| Property | Ultra | Zamba Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–9.7% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.6–5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–4% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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