YeomanvsNugget

Yeoman and Nugget 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

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Nugget

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Yeoman

Noble

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut

Property

PropertyYeomanNugget
Alpha acid12–16%9.5–16%
Beta acid4–5%3–5.8%
Co-humulone25%22–30%
Total oil1.7–2.4 mL0.9–3.3 mL
Myrcene47–49%48–59%
Humulene19–21%12–22%
Caryophyllene9–10%7–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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