Akoya
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
Germany
Harmonie
Alpha acid
4–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Czech Republic
Key differences
When to pick Akoya
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Harmonie
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Green
Only in Akoya
TeaSpicyPepper
Only in Harmonie
BananaCaramelApricot
Property
| Property | Akoya | Harmonie |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 4–8% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 19–22% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 0.9–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Aurora