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| General Hop Characteristics
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| Chemical Composition
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| Alpha Acids:
| 4.5-5 %
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| Beta Acids:
| 3.6-4.7 %
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| Cohumulone:
| 25-30 %
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| Myrcene:
| 25-35 %
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| Humulene:
| 30-40 %
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| Caryophyllene:
| 10-15 %
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| Farnesene:
| less than 1 %
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| Total Oil:
| 0.8-1.2 %
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| Storage
(%AA/6 M/20 C):
| poor to fair
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| Growing Characteristics
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| Yield:
| moderate
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| Harvest:
| unknown
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
A triploid released in 1983 as part of a program attempting to develop an American substitute for European aroma hops, Ultra was derived from a tetraploid Hallertauer and a Saaz-type hop. Sister hops from the same program include Liberty, Crystal, and Mount Hood.
Unlike its half-sisters, which tend to resemble Hallertauer and other German hops, Ultra retains a Saaz-like character and is recommended as a domestic substitute for Saaz in Bohemian pilsener and other lagers where Saaz is characteristic.
