AdeenavsPilot

Adeena (aroma) and Pilot (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Adeena

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.8–1.1 mL

United States

Pilot

Bittering

Alpha acid

8–11.5%

Beta acid

3.3–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.5 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Adeena

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Pilot

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyLemon

Only in Adeena

HerbalFloralPine

Only in Pilot

Marmalade

Property

PropertyAdeenaPilot
Alpha acid3.5–5%8–11.5%
Beta acid3–4%3.3–5%
Co-humulone34–38%28–37%
Total oil0.8–1.1 mL0.8–1.5 mL
Myrcene27–30%35–40%
Humulene31–45%3–6%
Caryophyllene15–22%-
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaBittering

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