Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
Harmonie
Alpha acid
4–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Czech Republic
Key differences
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Harmonie
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aurora
FloralSpicyLemongrassNoble
Only in Harmonie
BananaCaramelGreenApricot
Property
| Property | Aurora | Harmonie |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 4–8% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 19–22% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 0.9–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 20–25% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |