HarmonievsGrungeist

Harmonie and Grungeist 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

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Harmonie

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Harmonie

BananaCaramelGreenApricot

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonFloralLavenderZest

Property

PropertyHarmonieGrungeist
Alpha acid4–8%2.9%
Beta acid5–8%9%
Co-humulone19–22%19.2%
Total oil0.9–1.4 mL-
Myrcene30–40%-
Humulene10–20%-
Caryophyllene6–11%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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