Harlequin – 5kg T90 (UK) (our qty per kg)

Harlequin

Developed by Charles Faram’s “Hop Development Programme” and released around 2017, Harlequin® is a game-changer for British hop farming. For decades, UK hops were synonymous with earthy, spicy, and herbal notes; Harlequin® shattered that mold. It offers a vibrant, “New World” aromatic punch that rivals the best varieties from Yakima or Nelson. Its profile is dominated by sweet passion fruit, ripe peach, and succulent pineapple, with a clean citrus undertone. Because it possesses a higher alpha acid content than traditional British aroma hops and a high oil-to-alpha ratio, it delivers a saturated fruit flavor that remains robust even in heavily dry-hopped modern styles. It is the definitive hop for brewers wanting to produce tropical, hop-forward beers with a lower carbon footprint and a “Best of British” soul.

Key Benefits

1. Tropical British Innovation: The first UK variety to consistently deliver high-intensity passion fruit and peach.
2. Exceptional Versatility: High alpha acids provide a clean bittering base, while the oil profile is world-class for dry hopping.
3. Modern Terroir: Combines the punchy aromatics of US hops with the delicate, clean finish characteristic of British soil.
4. Sustainability: Offers European and UK brewers a high-impact tropical hop with significantly fewer food miles than Southern Hemisphere alternatives.

Applications

1. Brewing: The premier choice for modern British IPAs, NEIPAs, Pale Ales, and “New Wave” Golden Ales.
2. Distilling: A unique botanical for gins seeking a bright tropical-fruit top note with a clean, floral finish.
3. Cider Making: Adds a refreshing, “sunny” tropical layer that balances the natural tannins of British cider apples.
4. Winemaking: Ideal for botanical infusions in aromatic white vermouths or summer aperitifs requiring a bold, fruity lift.

Typical Usage

1. Aroma/Flavour: Traditionally added during the final 10–0 minutes of the boil or in the whirlpool to maximize tropical esters.
2. Dry Hopping: 4–10g per litre. It is powerful as a standalone hop but creates a complex “fruit salad” effect when blended with Citra® or Nelson Sauvin™.
3. Bittering: Very effective for early boil additions to provide a stable, clean, and high-quality bitterness.

Technical Data

1. Alpha Acids: 9.0% – 12.0%
2. Beta Acids: 7.0% – 9.0%
3. Total Oil: 1.0 – 1.6 ml/100g
4. Co-Humulone: 27% – 31% of alpha acids
5. Myrcene: 45% – 55% of total oil

Storage and Handling

Store in cold, dry conditions at temperatures between -1°C and 5°C. Harlequin® has good storage stability, but its specific “tropical-sweet” esters are sensitive to oxidation. To protect its signature passion fruit and peach profile, always keep in original vacuum-sealed, oxygen-barrier packaging.

Summary

The “tropical jewel” of the UK; Harlequin® provides an unrivaled British-grown profile of passion fruit and peach, offering a sustainable and bold dimension to the most expressive modern craft beverages.