ChinookvsYeoman

Chinook and Yeoman are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Yeoman

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Chinook

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Chinook

PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis

Only in Yeoman

NobleCitrus

Property

PropertyChinookYeoman
Alpha acid11.5–15%12–16%
Beta acid3–4%4–5%
Co-humulone27–35%25%
Total oil1–2.7 mL1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene20–30%47–49%
Humulene18–24%19–21%
Caryophyllene9–11%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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