Pioneer
Alpha acid
8–10.5%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Pioneer
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Pioneer
CedarGrapefruitLemonGrapefruitCrispClean
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResin
Property
| Property | Pioneer | Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.5% | 13–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 37–45% |
| Total oil | 1–1.8 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–36% | 39–48% |
| Humulene | 18–25% | 23–26% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–2% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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