GrungeistvsHarmonie

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

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

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 Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Harmonie

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonFloralLavenderZest

Only in Harmonie

BananaCaramelGreenApricot

Property

PropertyGrungeistHarmonie
Alpha acid2.9%4–8%
Beta acid9%5–8%
Co-humulone19.2%19–22%
Total oil-0.9–1.4 mL
Myrcene-30–40%
Humulene-10–20%
Caryophyllene-6–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesCzech Republic
PurposeAromaAroma

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