HarlequinvsPacific Jade
Harlequin and Pacific Jade 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
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Harlequin
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Harlequin
Passion fruitPeachPineapple
Only in Pacific Jade
CitrusSpicyHerbalBlack currant
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Pacific Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 12–14% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 7–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 1.1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 33–34% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 32–33% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–11% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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