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Pilot Hop Plant

Pilot Hop Plant

Origin United Kingdom

Primary Use Dual Purpose

Height Dwarf

Cultivar or Brand ID S24

Licence British Hop Association

Bred at Horticulture Research International (HRI) Wye College in the UK and released in 2001, Pilot is a high yielding hedgerow variety. It has a tolerance to wilt, but is susceptible to both downy and powdery mildews. It has good storage stability.

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Flavour Description:

Aromas of lemon and spice, Pilot is also known for its marmalade flavour.

  • Growing Information

    Season Maturity

    Ease of Harvest Unknown

    Typical Yield Unknown

    Wilt Sensitivity Tolerant

    Prowdery Mildew Susceptible

    Downy Mildew Susceptible

  • Common Brewing Values

    Alpha Acid 8 - 11.5%

    Beta Acid 3.3 - 5%

    Co-Humulone 28 - 37%

    Total Oils 0.8 - 1.5 mL/100g

    Myrcene 35 - 40%

    Humulene 3 - 4%

    Caryophyllene Unknown

    Farnesene 0 - 1%