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Pilgrim is a fantastic hop for both bittering and aroma. It imparts a traditional English bitterness which provides an excellent base for best bitters and pale ales and a well-rounded, full-bodied character which complements the darker malt colours. Flavour notes include spice, cedar and honey and its higher levels of Humelene and Selinene give it a refreshing ‘hoppy’ aroma.
Pioneer, Target
Developed at HRI Wye and released in 2000, it has the same father as First Gold and Herald although it is not a dwarf variety.
Pilgrim has a very vigorous growth habit and provides a high yield.
It also has good resistance to both powdery and downy mildew, and appears to be one of the most wilt resistant varieties.
Belgian Pilgrim is available in Organic
Excellent
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