Pioneer

Alpha-Acid (%)

8.0 - 10.5

Description

English hop variety with mild lemon and cedar flavors. Pioneer is related to the Herald and Yeoman varieties.

Possible Substitutes

East Kent Goldings

Chemical Composition

Alpha Acids: 8.0 - 10.5 %
Beta Acids: 3.5 - 4.0 %
Alpha:Beta Ratio: 2.47
Cohumulone: 33 - 39 (% alpha-acids)
Essential Oils: 0.8 - 1.8 (mL/100g)
Myrcene: 32 - 38 (% essential oils)
Caryophyllene: 6 - 9 (% essential oils)
Humulene: 18 - 25 (% essential oils)
Farnesene: 0 - 1 (% essential oils)