Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Jarrylo
Alpha acid
15–17%
Beta acid
6–7.5%
Total oil
3.6–4.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Harlequin
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Jarrylo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Jarrylo
LemonLimeOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Jarrylo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 15–17% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 6–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 34–37% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 3.6–4.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 40–55% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 15–18% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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