Nobility BlendvsPilot
Nobility Blend (dual purpose) and Pilot (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Pilot
Alpha acid
8–11.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Pilot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonSpicy
Only in Nobility Blend
OrangeLemongrassGreenFloral
Only in Pilot
Marmalade
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 8–11.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 3.3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 28–37% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 35–40% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 3–6% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |