Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Grungeist
Alpha acid
2.9%
Beta acid
9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Harlequin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Grungeist
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Passion fruitPeach
Only in Harlequin
Pineapple
Only in Grungeist
KiwiLemonFloralLavenderZest
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Grungeist |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 2.9% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 9% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 19.2% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | - |
| Humulene | 4–6% | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | - |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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