Hop: Pilot

Description

Pilot was bred from Pioneer and open pollination at Wye College, released in 2001. A high bittering hop with a distinct character from typical British hops.

General Information

Profile Lemon and spice aroma with marmalade flavor.
Country United Kingdom
Purpose Bittering
Storage Good
Resistant Verticillium wilt
Susceptible Downy mildew, powdery mildew

Acids

Alpha Acid 8.5 - 11.5%
Beta Acid 3.3 - 5.0%
Cohumulone 32.0 - 37.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.8 - 1.4 ml/100g
Myrcene 30.0 - 37.0%
Humulene 3.0 - 6.0%
Caryophyllene 3.0 - 4.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Last Updated
  • 2020-05-12 19:59:34
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.