Harmonie
Alpha acid
4–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
0.9–1.4 mL
Czech Republic
Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Harmonie
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Aurora
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Harmonie
BananaCaramelGreenApricot
Only in Aurora
FloralSpicyLemongrassNoble
Property
| Property | Harmonie | Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–8% | 6.5–13% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 2.7–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 19–22% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.4 mL | 0.9–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 20–25% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 20–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–10% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |