Pedigree: Half-sibling of First Gold and Herald
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Distinct fruit and spice characteristics with pleasant lemon, grapefruit, pear and berry flavors
Alpha Acids: 9.0 – 13.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 35% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.0 – 1.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30-35% of total oil
Humulene: 21- 25% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 7% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Often compared to UK Target, Pilgrim performs well as a replacement for high alpha or dual purpose hops
Possible Substitutions: UK Challenger, UK Target
Typical Beer Styles: Ale
Additional Information: Bred at the Horticultural Research Institute in Wye and released in 2000
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