Pilgrim

Alpha-Acid (%)

9.0 - 13.0

Description

This English variety has strong alpha-acid bittering potential. Pilgrim hops also have fruity and spicy flavors with and a slightly lemon-like flavor. They are frequently compared with Target another UK bittering hop variety. Pilgrim hops have notably high concentrations of the essential oil selinine (around 9% of total oils). Selenine is also found in rosemary, celery, bay leaves, and other spices. Pilgrim is the half-sister of the cultivars First Gold and Herald.

Possible Substitutes

Target and Challenger

Chemical Composition

Alpha Acids:	9.0 - 13.0	%
Beta Acids:	4.0 - 5.0	%
Alpha:Beta Ratio:	2.44
Cohumulone:	30 - 40	(% alpha-acids)
Essential Oils:	1.0 - 1.8	(mL/100g)
Myrcene:	30 - 35	(% essential oils)
Caryophyllene:	4 - 10	(% essential oils)
Humulene:	21 - 25	(% essential oils)
Farnesene:	0 - 1	(% essential oils)