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