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This yeast was isolated from a beer crafted by a well-known producer of Belgian-style ales in the Northeastern United States. This yeast produces a mildly spicy and earthy flavour and aroma which is complemented by a subtle but magnificent array of fruity esters, including pear and light citrus fruit.
The brewery from which this strain was isolated uses it in a very versatile manner across an array of Belgian styles. We prefer using this yeast for any and all light Belgian beers, including Wit, Belgian Pale and Belgian Blond, in addition to any experimental fruit beers in which a more unique and robust flavour and aroma profile is desired. Expect this yeast to produce a large, thick krausen.
Temperature: 68-73°F
Attenuation: 77-81%
Flocculation: Medium-Low
1L with 100g DME shaken starter should be made 24 hours in advance to guarantee viability.

Pilgrim Hops is a dual use variety with a relatively high alpha acid content at 9.0%-13.0%. This variety comes with a high co-humulone content ranging from 36%-38% which some brewers attribute to a more harsh bitterness profile. The oils are relatively balanced in Pilgrim, and is compared to both Target and Challenger. The increase in aroma from Pilgrim compared to Target is associated with its selinene oil levels at 8.6%, which is sought after for its use in the perfume industry. This along with the other oil make up provides an herbal hoppy essence about it.
Pilgrim hops is versatile and is used from beginning of the boil to finishing. It excels at its yield and the medium to large oval cones are harvested mid to late season. Pilgrim has tolerance and resistance to mildew and wilt, which places it on the sustainability map. It is most widely used in Europe, but that is likely to its failry new introduction to the brewing society of the world.

Alpha 13%-17%. Citra is a new breed of American high alpha-acid hop. Produces fruity, citrus aroma and flavour, with a heavy aroma of tropical fruits (guava, mango, tropical fruit). Typically used in highly hopped American Ales; Pale Ales, IPA's, DIPA's and Barleywines. Most often used as a late addition aroma/flavour hop, but can make for an excellent bittering hop aswell.