PioneervsYeoman

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

Pioneer

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10.5%

Beta acid

3.5–4.5%

Total oil

1–1.8 mL

United Kingdom

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 Pioneer

  • 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

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Pioneer

CedarGrapefruitHerbalLemonGrapefruitCrispClean

Only in Yeoman

NobleCitrus

Property

PropertyPioneerYeoman
Alpha acid8–10.5%12–16%
Beta acid3.5–4.5%4–5%
Co-humulone36–40%25%
Total oil1–1.8 mL1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene34–36%47–49%
Humulene18–25%19–21%
Caryophyllene-9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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