Yakima GoldvsAdmiral
Yakima Gold (dual purpose) and Admiral (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Yakima Gold
Alpha acid
7–8%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Yakima Gold
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Yakima Gold
SmoothGrapefruitLemon
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Yakima Gold | Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–8% | 13–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 37–45% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 39–48% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 23–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | 0–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |