This is a pretty new variety – it was just named in 2002 by Charles Faram & Co Ltd. Its working title was S24 with a nickname of Ros. The name Pilot was picked from 100 entries in a contest. It appears to be still a hedgerow variety so probably won’t see a wide distribution of it yet.
Here is some more information about Pilot hops:
Origin: UK
Aroma/Flavor: Mild herbal, lemon hints, fresh mowed grass
Alpha Acid: 8.0 – 12%
Typical Usage: Bittering
Beer Styles: Bitters. Could be good in some APAs.
Glass Bottles
I am so happy that there are people like you out there who keep me in the loop. Thanks!
Señor Brew™
What’s a hedgerow variety?
John
A hedgerow variety is another way of saying a dwarf hop variety. These are hops that have bines that only grow to around 10 feet tall, but still yield the same amount of hops as other, more traditional, varieties (that grow over 30 feet tall). It makes them easier to harvest.
Señor Brew™
Should you be alarmed if there’s a bustle in them?
John
Nah, it’s just a spring clean for the May queen.
Dave
I have some of the new 2012 crop from my local hop form on ebay if anyone wants to try some.