ColumbiavsYeoman

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

Columbia

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–9%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2 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 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

PropertyColumbiaYeoman
Alpha acid5–9%12–16%
Beta acid3–4%4–5%
Co-humulone40%25%
Total oil1–2 mL1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene45–55%47–49%
Humulene15–19%19–21%
Caryophyllene9–12%9–10%
Farnesene3–5%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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