YeomanvsStirling

Yeoman and Stirling 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

Stirling

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–12%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1.3–1.9 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Stirling

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Yeoman

NobleCitrus

Only in Stirling

HerbalCitusSpicyFloral

Property

PropertyYeomanStirling
Alpha acid12–16%6–12%
Beta acid4–5%4–6%
Co-humulone25%21–28%
Total oil1.7–2.4 mL1.3–1.9 mL
Myrcene47–49%44–48%
Humulene19–21%19–23%
Caryophyllene9–10%5–7%
Farnesene0–1%11–17%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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