YeomanvsColumbia

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

Yeoman

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

Columbia

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–9%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Columbia

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

NobleCitrus

Only in Yeoman

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Only in Columbia

PineappleLemonPungent

Property

PropertyYeomanColumbia
Alpha acid12–16%5–9%
Beta acid4–5%3–4%
Co-humulone25%40%
Total oil1.7–2.4 mL1–2 mL
Myrcene47–49%45–55%
Humulene19–21%15–19%
Caryophyllene9–10%9–12%
Farnesene0–1%3–5%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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