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

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

Mount Rainier

Dual purpose

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

PropertyYeomanMount Rainier
Alpha acid12–16%5–9.4%
Beta acid4–5%5–9.2%
Co-humulone25%21–34%
Total oil1.7–2.4 mL0.2–3.9 mL
Myrcene47–49%58–59%
Humulene19–21%17–18%
Caryophyllene9–10%7–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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