Flavour/Aroma
Pioneer’s aroma characteristics include a distinctly hoppy, yet pleasant lemon and grapefruit aroma, with cedar and herbal flavour notes.
Bittering Characteristics
Pioneer’s bittering characteristics are crisp, refreshing and clean.
About Pioneer
Pioneer has a high flavour intensity and is suitable as a bittering and late aroma hop.
Breeding of Pioneer
Pioneer was bred at Horticulture Research International, Wye College in the UK released originally in 1996. It is a high alpha, high yielding variety and is a very acceptable substitute for many other hops used for kettle hopping. Pioneer is a Hedgerow variety with a good tolerance to wilt, but is susceptible to both Downy and Powdery mildews. It has very good storage stability.
| Alpha | 8.5-10.5% |
| Beta | 3.5-4.5% |
| Cohumulone | 36% |
| Total Oils | 1.0-1.8% |
| Myrcene | 35% |
| Humulene | 18-25% |
| Farnesene | Trace% |