AmarillovsHarmonie

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

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Harmonie

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–8%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

0.9–1.4 mL

Czech Republic

Key differences

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Harmonie

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Apricot

Only in Amarillo

FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonPeachGrapefruitDank

Only in Harmonie

BananaCaramelGreen

Property

PropertyAmarilloHarmonie
Alpha acid7–11%4–8%
Beta acid5.5–8%5–8%
Co-humulone21–24%19–22%
Total oil1–2.3 mL0.9–1.4 mL
Myrcene40–70%30–40%
Humulene19–24%10–20%
Caryophyllene7–10%6–11%
Farnesene6–9%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesCzech Republic
PurposeAromaAroma

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