Pioneer Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Bred at Wye College in Kent, England in 1984, released commercially in 1996. Pioneer is a dual purpose hop.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Pioneer, the best alternative is East Kent Golding.

At A Glance

Profile Pleasant, citrus (grapefruit and lemon) with hints of herbal and cedar aroma.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 9.0 - 12.0%
Substitutes East Kent Golding
Beer Styles India Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Pale Ale

General Information

Country United Kingdom
Storage Stability
Retains 60% - 70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 9.0 - 12.0%
Beta Acid 3.5 - 4.0%
Cohumulone 36.0 - 40.0%
Total Oil 0.8 - 1.8 ml/100g
Myrcene 31.0 - 36.0%
Humulene 22.0 - 24.0%
Caryophyllene 7.0 - 8.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1070 - 1330 lbs/acre
Maturity Middle to late
Resistant Verticillium wilt, downy mildew, powdery mildew
Growth Rate Low to moderate
Cones Small to medium size with moderate to compact density
Ease of Harvest Difficult

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Cedar Grapefruit Herbal Lemon Pleasant
Variety Name
East Kent Golding
Beer Style
Brown Ale India Pale Ale Pale Ale
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
United Kingdom
Last Updated
  • 2020-05-12 20:03:58
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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.