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Pilot

BitteringMedium AlphaUK
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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

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