UK Pioneer
Pedigree Mainly bred from Wye Omega at Wye College in the UK
Maturity Mid to late
Yield 1,300 - 1,700 kg/ha or 1,200 - 1,500 lb./ac
Growth Habit Semi dwarf, grows to 12 feet high
Disease Reaction Moderate resistance to Verticillium wilt and downy mildew, resistant to powdery mildew
Pickability Good
Drying/Baling No problems
Cone Structure Tight round cones
Quality
Luplin TBA
Aroma A mild typical English aroma
Alpha Acids 8.0 - 10.0% w/w
Beta Acids 3.5 - 4.0% w/w
Co-Humulone 36 - 40% of alpha acids
Storageability Good
Total Oil 1.0 - 1.8 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 31 - 36% of whole oil
Humulene 22 - 24% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 7 - 8% of whole oil
Farnesene Trace
General Trade Perception Looks to be a good duel purpose hop
Possible Substitutions UK Kent Golding
Beer Styles Ale, ESB
Other Information Very limited acreage