StirlingvsYeoman

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

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 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 Stirling

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Stirling

HerbalCitusSpicyFloral

Only in Yeoman

NobleCitrus

Property

PropertyStirlingYeoman
Alpha acid6–12%12–16%
Beta acid4–6%4–5%
Co-humulone21–28%25%
Total oil1.3–1.9 mL1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene44–48%47–49%
Humulene19–23%19–21%
Caryophyllene5–7%9–10%
Farnesene11–17%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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