HarlequinvsPacific Gem
Harlequin (dual purpose) and Pacific Gem (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Pacific Gem
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
0.8–1.6 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Harlequin
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Pacific Gem
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Harlequin
Passion fruitPeachPineapple
Only in Pacific Gem
Black currantBerryBlackberryFloralOakPine
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Pacific Gem |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 13–15% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 0.8–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–12% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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