Sequoia BlendvsHartwick
Sequoia Blend and Hartwick are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Sequoia Blend
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Hartwick
Alpha acid
12.28%
Beta acid
5.77%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sequoia Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Hartwick
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineapplePine
Only in Sequoia Blend
Mango
Only in Hartwick
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Property
| Property | Sequoia Blend | Hartwick |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 12.28% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 5.77% |
| Co-humulone | 28–32% | - |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 12–20% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |