Yeoman
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.7–2.4 mL
United Kingdom
Stirling
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
| Property | Yeoman | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 1.7–2.4 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–17% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |