Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 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
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Lemondrop
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Harlequin
Passion fruitPeachPineapple
Only in Lemondrop
CitrusLemonFloralMintGreenMelon
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Lemondrop |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 28–34% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 45–47% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 56–58% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 6–7% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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