YeomanvsMount Rainier
Yeoman and Mount Rainier are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Yeoman
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.7–2.4 mL
United Kingdom
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Yeoman
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Mount Rainier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
NobleCitrus
Only in Yeoman
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Only in Mount Rainier
LicoriceFloralSpicy
Property
| Property | Yeoman | Mount Rainier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 5–9.4% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 5–9.2% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 21–34% |
| Total oil | 1.7–2.4 mL | 0.2–3.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 58–59% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |