YeomanvsHORT9909

Yeoman and HORT9909 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

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick HORT9909

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

NobleCitrus

Only in Yeoman

-

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetSpicyLemonBlack currantPine

Property

PropertyYeomanHORT9909
Alpha acid12–16%6–10%
Beta acid4–5%3–4%
Co-humulone25%27–29%
Total oil1.7–2.4 mL-
Myrcene47–49%49–51%
Humulene19–21%11–13%
Caryophyllene9–10%4–5%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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