Hop: Ultra
Description
Ultra is a triplod variety first bred in the United States in 1983, released to the public in 1995 as a noble hop replacement. Ultra is a cross between Hallertau, Saaz, and a third unknown hop. Well suited for lagers with a Hallertau-like aroma.
General Information
| Profile |
Mild spicy aroma and flavor. Mild. |
| Country |
United States |
| Substitutes |
Hallertauer Tradition, Liberty, Saaz, Tettnanger |
| Purpose |
Aroma |
| Yield |
1800 - 2000 lbs/acre |
| Storage |
Medium. |
| Beer Styles |
Pilsner, Bock, Blonde Ale, Oktoberfest |
| Resistant |
Downy mildew (moderate), verticillium wilt (moderate) |
Acids
| Alpha Acid |
2.0 - 5.0% |
| Beta Acid |
3.0 - 5.0% |
| Cohumulone |
23.0 - 38.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil |
0.8 - 1.2 ml/100g |
| Myrcene |
25.0 - 35.0% |
| Humulene |
30.2 - 40.0% |
| Caryophyllene |
10.0 - 15.0% |
| Farnesene |
0.1 - 0.3% |
Additional Characteristics
| Growth Rate |
Moderate to vigorous |
| Cones |
Small size with moderate density |
| Maturity |
Medium to late |
| Ease of Harvest |
Difficult |
| Sex |
Female |
| Leaf Color |
Dark green |
| Side Arm Length |
24 - 36 inches |
Tags
Last Updated
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2021-10-06 08:56:11 (Added: 2021-10-06 08:56:11)
Source(s)
Hops Catalog