Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
YQH-1380
Alpha acid
9.3–11%
Beta acid
6.8–7%
Total oil
1.3–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Harlequin
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick YQH-1380
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PeachPineapple
Only in Harlequin
Passion fruit
Only in YQH-1380
GuavaLimeOrange
Property
| Property | Harlequin | YQH-1380 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 9.3–11% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 6.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 32–33% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 67–68% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |