Pioneer
Alpha acid
8–10.5%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.8 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 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
| Property | Pioneer | Yeoman |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.5% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 25% |
| Total oil | 1–1.8 mL | 1.7–2.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–36% | 47–49% |
| Humulene | 18–25% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |