Pioneer
Hop Variety Characteristics and Specifications

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Hop Variety Description

Bred in 1984 at Wye College in Kent, Pioneer is mother to Pilot and grandmother to Sovereign Exhibits classic English qualities with a distinct and clean lemon and pine character.
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Hop Variety Tech Specs

Alpha Range: 9-12%
Beta Range: 9-12%
Cohumulone Range: 35-39%
Total Oil: 0.8-10.8ml/100g
Flavour Intensity: 8

Oil Composition

Myrcene: 0.35
Humulene: 18-25%
Farsene: Trace%

In THe Beer

floral / herbal
Citrus
woody

In The Rub

lemon
cedar
herbal

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