NuggetvsYeoman

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

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 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 Nugget

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Only in Yeoman

Noble

Property

PropertyNuggetYeoman
Alpha acid9.5–16%12–16%
Beta acid3–5.8%4–5%
Co-humulone22–30%25%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene48–59%47–49%
Humulene12–22%19–21%
Caryophyllene7–10%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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