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Pilgrim
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About
Pilgrim is a fantastic hop for both bittering and aroma. It imparts a traditional English bitterness which provides an excellent base for best bitters and pale ales and a well-rounded, full-bodied character which complements the darker malt colours. Flavour notes include spice, cedar and honey and its higher levels of Humelene and Selinene give it a refreshing ‘hoppy' aroma.
Origin
Developed at HRI Wye and released in 2000, it has the same father as First Gold and Herald although it is not a dwarf variety.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
PeppermintHerbsLimeMarjoramRounded BitternessGrassy HerbsPearsAnd SpiceCedarHoneySpicyLemonGrapefruitPearBerry
Recommended Beer Styles
English Pale AleIndia Pale AleWheat BeerStoutBarley WineImperial Stout
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
36%
Humulene
17-25%
Caryophyllene
≥7%
Farnesene
≥0.3%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid9.0 - 13.0%
Beta Acid4.2 - 5.2%
Co-Humulone36-38%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.8-1.8 mL/100g
HSI0.35
Flavor Intensity6/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 60%-70% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)