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| General Hop Characteristics
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| Chemical Composition
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| Alpha Acids:
| 8-10 %
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| Beta Acids:
| 3.5-4 %
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| Cohumulone:
| 36-40 %
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| Myrcene:
| 31-36 %
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| Humulene:
| 22-24 %
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| Caryophyllene:
| 7-8 %
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| Farnesene:
| less than 1 %
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| Total Oil:
| 1.0-1.8 %
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| Storage
(%AA/6 M/20 C):
| good
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| Growing Characteristics
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| Yield:
| moderate
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| Harvest:
| 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.
