Yakima GoldvsYeoman

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

Yakima Gold

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–8%

Beta acid

3.5–4.5%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 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 Yakima Gold

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

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 Yakima Gold

SmoothGrapefruitLemon

Only in Yeoman

NobleCitrus

Property

PropertyYakima GoldYeoman
Alpha acid7–8%12–16%
Beta acid3.5–4.5%4–5%
Co-humulone21–23%25%
Total oil0.5–1.5 mL1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene35–45%47–49%
Humulene18–24%19–21%
Caryophyllene5–9%9–10%
Farnesene8–12%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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