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East Kent Golding
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About
East Kent Golding is often thought of as the ultimate English hop. Grown exclusively in Kent, England and descended from Canterbury Whitebine, it is a centuries old variety. Despite claims to the contrary, it is identical to Canterbury Golding. The two names have been used interchangeably for some time. Canterbury is a town in East Kent and the hop was first brought to market there in 1790. Some, however, charge to this day that East Kent Golding and Cantebury Golding are two distinct varieties though there is no clear evidence to support this. The variety began to be known primarily as East Kent Golding in 1838.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
CitrusArtichokeSpicyWoodruffGingerbreadSpiceHoneyThymeEarthy Flavors
Recommended Beer Styles
Pale AleExtra Special English AleEnglish Dark AleEnglish Light AleBelgian AleChristmas Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
≥18%
Humulene
≥27%
Caryophyllene
≥9%
Farnesene
0-1%
Linalool
0.5-0.8%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid5.0 - 6.0%
Beta Acid2.0 - 3.0%
Co-Humulone29-%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.8-0.85 mL/100g
HSI0.22
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityRetains 78% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)