Pioneer has a classic English aroma and mild-tempered bittering despite its very high cohumulone levels. It is considered more than suitable for use at any point in the brewing process.
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It was bred at Wye College from Omega and is a sister to Herald. On the palate It features clean, refreshing bittering and an aroma profile of lemon and grapefruit citrus, herbaceous essences and trailing notes of cedar.
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| Also Known As | |
| Characteristics | Clean bittering, aromas of citrus, lemon, grapefruit, herbs and cedar |
| Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 8%-10% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 3.5%-4% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 36%-40% |
| Country | UK |
| Cone Size | Small to medium |
| Cone Density | Moderate to compact |
| Seasonal Maturity | Mid to Late |
| Yield Amount | 1200-1500 kg/hectare (1070-1330 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | Low to moderate |
| Resistant to | Resistant to verticillium wilt and downy mildew and powdery mildew |
| Susceptible to | |
| Storability | Retains 60%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | Difficult |
| Total Oil Composition | 1-1.8 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 31%-36% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 22%-24% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 7%-8% |
| Farnesene Oil | 0%-1% |
| Substitutes | East Kent Golding |
| Style Guide | India Pale Ale, Red Ale, Specialty Ale, Strong Bitter |
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References
http://beerlegends.com/pioneer-hops
http://www.britishhops.org.uk/pioneer/
http://www.charlesfaram.co.uk/hop-varieties/pioneer/
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