HarlequinvsMandarina Bavaria
Harlequin and Mandarina Bavaria are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
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 Mandarina Bavaria
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Harlequin
Passion fruitPeachPineapple
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonCitrusResinHerbalTropical
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Mandarina Bavaria |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 7–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 31–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 1–2% |
| Origin | UK | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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