HarmonievsEvergreen Blend

Harmonie and Evergreen Blend are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Harmonie

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–8%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

0.9–1.4 mL

Czech Republic

Evergreen Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–7.5%

Beta acid

4.3–4.5%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Harmonie

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Evergreen Blend

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GreenApricot

Only in Harmonie

BananaCaramel

Only in Evergreen Blend

PeachLemonWatermelonTangerine

Property

PropertyHarmonieEvergreen Blend
Alpha acid4–8%7–7.5%
Beta acid5–8%4.3–4.5%
Co-humulone19–22%-
Total oil0.9–1.4 mL-
Myrcene30–40%30–32%
Humulene10–20%20–22%
Caryophyllene6–11%10–12%
Farnesene0–1%1–3%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma