Harmonie
Alpha acid
4–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Czech Republic
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Harmonie
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Apricot
Only in Harmonie
BananaCaramelGreen
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Harmonie | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–8% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 19–22% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.4 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |