Pilot: bred at Wye College and released in 2001. It's different to other UK hops.
Aroma: specific aroma descriptors include refreshing bittering with spicy aromatics of lemon and marmalade.
Style Guide: India Pale Ale, American Pale Ale.
Substitutes: Galena.
Brewing values:
- Alpha Acid: 8,0 - 11,5%,
- Beta Acid: 3,3 – 5,0%,
- Co-Humulone: 28 – 37%,
- Total Oil: 0,8 – 1,4 ml/100 g,
- Myrcene Oil: 30 – 40%,
- Farnesene Oil: < 1,0%.
The exact alpha acid content is indicated on every package.
Hops are packed by producers in hermetic bags which preserv aroma and bitterness of hops for at least 3 years from packaking date. "Best before" date is indicated on each bag.
Storage conditions: cold, dry place - not higher than 5°C.
Net. weight: 5 kg.