{"product_id":"pilgrim-whole-leaf-hops-100g","title":"Pilgrim Hops – Whole Leaf 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePilgrim Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilgrim hops\u003c\/strong\u003e are a modern UK-grown dual-purpose variety developed at Wye College.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their clean bitterness and balanced aroma, they’ve become a flexible option for both base and finishing hop use in traditional and stronger ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole leaf Pilgrim offers a mix of earthy spice, subtle citrus, and light floral tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir alpha content is high for a UK hop, making them suitable for bittering without harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in early boil additions for clean structure, or later for a round, subtle aroma in malt-forward beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePilgrim Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy, floral, mild citrus, spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Target, Challenger, Northdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-purpose – bittering and aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePilgrim Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilgrim hops contribute a clean, structured bitterness with an aroma that blends earthy spice, faint citrus peel, and soft floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re balanced and unobtrusive — ideal in beers where hops need to support rather than dominate the malt bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for Pilgrim Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilgrim fits best in classic and stronger British styles where balanced bitterness and subtle aroma are preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Bitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides clean structure and gentle earthy hop flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles higher gravity without overwhelming the malt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contributes spice and structure without sharp edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds low-key bitterness and soft aroma to roast-forward recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blends smoothly with darker malt character while keeping hop presence steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePilgrim Hop Substitutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilgrim hops\u003c\/strong\u003e can be substituted with UK varieties such as Target, Challenger, or Northdown, depending on whether you're after bitterness or aroma balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers firm bitterness and more pronounced spice for a bolder profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChallenger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softer and more floral, with similar alpha acids and clean character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorthdown:\u003c\/strong\u003e A touch fruitier, but comparable in bittering and earthy undertones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePilgrim Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with \u003cstrong\u003eEast Kent Goldings, Fuggle, and First Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e in layered British-style blends where bitterness, aroma, and depth need to be balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEast Kent Goldings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds soft floral sweetness and light honey aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuggle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounds out Pilgrim’s bitterness with earthiness and a mellow finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Gold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brings zesty citrus and spice to lift Pilgrim’s base character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilgrim is a handy base bittering hop for UK-style ales — but try it late in the boil or as a single hop in a Best Bitter to let its subtle spice and citrus show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s one of the more assertive UK hops without ever feeling harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Faram","offers":[{"title":"Default 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