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Yakima Gold

Citrus-forward, with herbal and floral.

Origin🇺🇸United States

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus2
  • Herbal2
  • Floral1
  • Spice1
  • Pine and resin1
Alpha acid
7.0–8.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
1.9 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
22%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.0 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Yakima Gold

Common questions

What can I substitute for Yakima Gold?
Mt. Rainier, Pioneer, and Tahoma — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Yakima Gold taste like?
Citrus-forward, with herbal and floral.
What is Yakima Gold's alpha acid?
7.0–8.0%
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