HarmonievsSummer

Harmonie and Summer 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

Summer

Aroma

Alpha acid

5.6–6.4%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1.4–2 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Harmonie

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Summer

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Apricot

Only in Harmonie

BananaCaramelGreen

Only in Summer

MelonGrassyCitrusStone fruitPassion fruitPeach

Property

PropertyHarmonieSummer
Alpha acid4–8%5.6–6.4%
Beta acid5–8%4.8–6.1%
Co-humulone19–22%20–25%
Total oil0.9–1.4 mL1.4–2 mL
Myrcene30–40%29–38%
Humulene10–20%28–50%
Caryophyllene6–11%8–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicAustralia
PurposeAromaAroma

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