WalhallavsUltra

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

Walhalla

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.97–10%

Beta acid

3.75–6%

Total oil

-

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 Walhalla

  • 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 Walhalla

CitrusGarlicGrassyHerbal

Only in Ultra

MildPleasantFloral

Property

PropertyWalhallaUltra
Alpha acid5.97–10%3–9.7%
Beta acid3.75–6%3.6–5%
Co-humulone-25–35%
Total oil-0.8–1.5 mL
Myrcene-50–60%
Humulene-10–15%
Caryophyllene-6–9%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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