Description
Bred at Wye College from Omega and is a sister to Herald. It was released in 1996.
Pioneer is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.
Specific aroma descriptors of the Pioneer hop include pleasant citrus (lemon and grapefruit) tones and hints of herbal, cedar flavors. Pioneer's bittering characteristics are crisp, refreshing and clean.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
Substitutes
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Herald
United KingdomDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid9–13%
Beta acid4.5–5.5%
Total oil1–1.9 mL
OrangeGrapefruitCitrusClean
Omega
United KingdomAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid9–10%
Beta acid3–4%
Yeoman
United KingdomDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid12–16%
Beta acid4–5%
Total oil1.7–2.4 mL
NobleCitrus
Ahtanum
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid3.5–6.5%
Beta acid4–6.5%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPine+4
Marynka
PolandDual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid7.5–12%
Beta acid10–13%
Total oil1.8–3.3 mL
HayLicoriceLemonGrapefruit+4
Tahoma
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–8.2%
Beta acid8.5–9.5%
Total oil1–2 mL
CitrusLemonGrapefruitCedar+4
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