UKHarlequin substitutes
Proven alternatives to Harlequin and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
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USASimilar aroma profiles
5Galaxy
AustraliaDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid11–16%
Beta acid5–9%
Total oil1.8–5 mL
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineapple+3
Nectaron
New ZealandAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid9.5–12%
Beta acid4.5–5%
Total oil1–1.7 mL
TropicalCitrusPineapplePassion fruit+3
Summer
AustraliaAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid5.6–6.4%
Beta acid4.8–6.1%
Total oil1.4–2 mL
ApricotMelonGrassyCitrus+3
Ariana
GermanyAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid9–13%
Beta acid4.5–6%
Total oil1.6–2.4 mL
CitrusTangerinePassion fruitPineapple+4
Callista
GermanyAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2–5%
Beta acid5–10%
Total oil0.7–2.1 mL
PearCaramelPassion fruitOrange+5
How to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.