HarmonievsSantiam

Harmonie and Santiam 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

Santiam

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5.3–8.5%

Total oil

1–2.2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Harmonie

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Santiam

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Harmonie

BananaCaramelGreenApricot

Only in Santiam

FloralSpicyBlack currant

Property

PropertyHarmonieSantiam
Alpha acid4–8%5–8.5%
Beta acid5–8%5.3–8.5%
Co-humulone19–22%18–24%
Total oil0.9–1.4 mL1–2.2 mL
Myrcene30–40%15–25%
Humulene10–20%20–30%
Caryophyllene6–11%6–9%
Farnesene0–1%14–18%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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