Pioneer: bred at Wye College. It has a classic English aroma and mild-tempered bittering. Can be used at any point of brewing process.
Aroma: specific aroma descriptors include citrus, lemon, grapefruit, herbs and cedar.
Style Guide: Strong Bitter, India Pale Ale, Red Ale, Specialty Ale.
Substitutes: East Kent Golding.
Brewing values:
- Alpha Acid: 8,0 - 10,0%,
- Beta Acid: 3,5 – 4,0%,
- Co-Humulone: 36 – 40%,
- Total Oil: 1,0 – 1,8 ml/100 g,
- Myrcene Oil: 31 – 36%,
- Caryophyllene Oil: 7 – 8%,
- Farnesene Oil: 0 - 1%,
- Humulene Oil: 22 - 24%.
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.