Bullion
Alpha acid
5.3–12.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Pioneer
Alpha acid
8–10.5%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Bullion
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Pioneer
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Bullion
Black currantSpicy
Only in Pioneer
CedarGrapefruitHerbalLemonGrapefruitCrispClean
Property
| Property | Bullion | Pioneer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.3–12.5% | 8–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.5% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 47–50% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 34–36% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 18–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |