Columbia
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Yeoman
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.7–2.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Columbia
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Yeoman
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusNoble
Only in Columbia
PineappleLemonPungent
Only in Yeoman
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Property
| Property | Columbia | Yeoman |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 25% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1.7–2.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 47–49% |
| Humulene | 15–19% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |