Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 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 Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Passion fruit
Only in Harlequin
PeachPineapple
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |