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

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

United States

Hartwick

Aroma

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

PropertySequoia BlendHartwick
Alpha acid9–12%12.28%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%5.77%
Co-humulone28–32%-
Total oil1.5–2.5 mL-
Myrcene55–65%-
Humulene--
Caryophyllene5–9%-
Farnesene12–20%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma