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Pioneer

Citrus-forward, with herbal and pine and resin.

Origin🇬🇧United Kingdom

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Citrus3
  • Herbal3
  • Pine and resin3
  • Floral2
  • Spice2
Alpha acid
8.0–12.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
3.5–4.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
2.5 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
37%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.0 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Pioneer

Common questions

What can I substitute for Pioneer?
Pilot, Yakima Gold, and Aurora — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Pioneer taste like?
Citrus-forward, with herbal and pine and resin.
What is Pioneer's alpha acid?
8.0–12.0%
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