Harmonie
Alpha acid
4–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Czech Republic
Akoya
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Harmonie
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Akoya
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Green
Only in Harmonie
BananaCaramelApricot
Only in Akoya
TeaSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Harmonie | Akoya |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–8% | 9–10% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 19–22% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.4 mL | 1.5–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | - |
| Humulene | 10–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Czech Republic | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Aurora