Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Harlequin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Harlequin
Passion fruitPeachPineapple
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 3–9% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |