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Pilot
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About
Pilot is a high-yielding hedgerow variety, well resistant to wilt, but not to mildew. Bred at Wye College and released in 2001, it's oil balance makes it distinct from most other English hops. It is said to have excellent, clean and refreshing bittering qualities with spicy aromatics of lemon and marmalade.
Origin
Bred at Wye College it was released commercial in 2001.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
EarthyLemonSpiceMarmaladeSpicy
Substitutes
GalenaNone
Oil Composition
Myrcene
30-40%
Humulene
≥0.04%
Farnesene
≥1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid8.0 - 11.5%
Beta Acid3.3 - 5.0%
Co-Humulone28-37%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.8-1.4 mL/100g
HSI0.3
Flavor Intensity6/10
Brewing Usebittering
StorabilityGood