Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
United Kingdom
Yeoman
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.7–2.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Herald
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Yeoman
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Herald
OrangeGrapefruitClean
Only in Yeoman
Noble
Property
| Property | Herald | Yeoman |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–13% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 25% |
| Total oil | 1–1.9 mL | 1.7–2.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 47–49% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |