Omega
Alpha acid
9–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
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 Omega
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Yeoman
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Omega
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Only in Yeoman
NobleCitrus
Property
| Property | Omega | Yeoman |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–10% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 29% | 25% |
| Total oil | - | 1.7–2.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–54% | 47–49% |
| Humulene | 16–18% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Super Galena