Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Pilgrim
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.2–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Pilgrim
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineResinHerbal
Only in Pilgrim
FruitySpicyLemonGrapefruitPearBerry
Property
| Property | Admiral | Pilgrim |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 9–13% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 4.2–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 36–38% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 1–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 30–35% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 21–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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