General Hop Characteristics
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Chemical Composition
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Alpha Acids:
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8-10 %
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Beta Acids:
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3.5-4 %
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Cohumulone:
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36-40 %
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Myrcene:
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31-36 %
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Humulene:
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22-24 %
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Caryophyllene:
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7-8 %
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Farnesene:
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less than 1 %
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Total Oil:
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1.0-1.8 %
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Storage
(%AA/6 Mo/20°C):
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good %
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Growing Characteristics
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Yield:
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moderate
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Harvest:
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mid to late season
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
Pioneer is a dual-use hedgerow hop or, according to some sources, a "semi-dwarf" hop that lacks some true hedgerow hop characteristics. It has a pleasant English character and relatively high alpha acids.