Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Waimea
Alpha acid
14.5–19%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.3 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Harlequin
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Waimea
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Harlequin
Passion fruitPeachPineapple
Only in Waimea
PineCitrusMandarinHerbalTangerine
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Waimea |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 14.5–19% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 1.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 4–6% |
| Origin | UK | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Mosaic