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
Alpha acid
7–8%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Yeoman
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
| Property | Yakima Gold | Yeoman |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–8% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1.7–2.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 47–49% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |