HarmonievsFuggle

Harmonie and Fuggle 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

Fuggle

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.4–6.1%

Beta acid

2.1–3.5%

Total oil

0.44–1 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Harmonie

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Fuggle

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Harmonie

BananaCaramelGreenApricot

Only in Fuggle

WoodyGrassyMintMild

Property

PropertyHarmonieFuggle
Alpha acid4–8%2.4–6.1%
Beta acid5–8%2.1–3.5%
Co-humulone19–22%25–32%
Total oil0.9–1.4 mL0.44–1 mL
Myrcene30–40%15–25%
Humulene10–20%30–40%
Caryophyllene6–11%11–15%
Farnesene0–1%5–8%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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