Ultra Hops
Ultra hops are one of those varieties that were bred in the ’80s and released in the ’90s. It fits into the Mt. Hood, Liberty, and Crystal hops family which seem to me to be the varieties that were bred to grow here in the States as noble hop replacements. They have noble hop flavor and aroma qualities without the susceptibilities to pests and disease as the true noble hop varieties have.
Ultra hops were originally bred in 1983 and released in 1995. They were bred from:
- Hallertauer Mittelfrüh
- Saaz
- Unknown (my favorite)
Here’s more stats on Ultra hops:
Origin: USA
Aroma/Flavor: Descriptions include: spicy, floral, fine, mild
Alpha Acid: 4.5 – 5.0%
Typical Usage: Aroma
Beer Styles: Because it is bred from noble hop varieties, it works in styles that call for noble hops. I am thinking pilsners and American wheats.
on May 1st, 2010 at 5:23 am
Does anyone know where to buy Ultra? I’ve been looking for Ultra hops for about a year now and as a Swedish homebrewer I don’t have that much knowledge of american hop retailers. All I know is that our supplier here in Sweden do not carry this variety.
on June 7th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
I too have questions on this kind of hybrid only the one I can’t seem to find is eroica, it
was in heavy production in the northwest from 92-96 only now it’s completely gone no production no rhizomes unable to get answer except that maybe it was unfriendly to mechanized picking.
on October 15th, 2011 at 12:36 am
hopsdirect has a small amount.
on January 27th, 2012 at 6:26 am
Thanks a lot! After over 2.5 years of waiting it has been found!!!!!!! Can’t thank you enough.