Pilot
Alpha acid
8–11.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Adeena
Alpha acid
3.5–5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.8–1.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Pilot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Adeena
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonSpicy
Only in Pilot
Marmalade
Only in Adeena
HerbalFloralPine
Property
| Property | Pilot | Adeena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11.5% | 3.5–5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 28–37% | 34–38% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 0.8–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–40% | 27–30% |
| Humulene | 3–6% | 31–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 15–22% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
Styrian Golding