Yakima GoldvsChallenger
Yakima Gold and Challenger are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Yakima Gold
Alpha acid
7–8%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Yakima Gold
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Challenger
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Yakima Gold
SmoothGrapefruitLemon
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Property
| Property | Yakima Gold | Challenger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–8% | 6.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 30–42% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 24–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |