Harlequin T90 Hop Pellets British Hops

Harlequin T90 Hop Pellets British Hops

Harlequin is a modern British dual-purpose hop developed through the Charles Faram Hop Development Programme. Bursting with tropical fruit character, it brings a distinctly New World personality to a hop grown right here in the UK.

Expect vibrant passionfruit, pineapple and peach aromas, with hints of citrus and soft stone fruit. Interestingly, Harlequin can show a different side of its personality when paired with darker malts, bringing out notes of marmalade and candied fruit.

A daughter of the British hop Godiva, Harlequin is particularly well suited to modern pale ales, hazy IPAs, golden ales and hop-forward session beers. Its relatively high alpha acid content also makes it useful for bittering, although late boil additions, whirlpool hopping and dry hopping are where its fruity character really shines.

Hop Characteristics

• Origin: United Kingdom
• Format: T90 Hop Pellets
• Harvest: 2023
• Alpha Acid: 10.20%
• Aroma & Flavour: Passionfruit, pineapple, peach, citrus, marmalade and candied fruit
• Usage: Bittering, late boil, whirlpool and dry hopping
• Beer Styles: Pale Ale, Hazy IPA, Golden Ale, Session IPA and Modern British Ale

Hop Pairings

Harlequin works beautifully alongside Ernest, combining tropical fruit with apricot and citrus for a modern British pale ale. UK Cascade is another excellent companion, adding grapefruit and floral notes without overpowering Harlequin's fruity character.

For something a little different, try Bramling Cross. Its distinctive blackcurrant and hedgerow fruit notes could make an interesting combination with Harlequin's marmalade character, particularly in a richer amber ale.

Harlequin is also well worth trying as a single-hop pale ale, giving you the chance to explore just how much tropical character modern British hops can deliver.