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East Kent Goldings
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About
Sweet, smooth and honey-like bittering characteristics. Good for bittering and late hopping.
Origin
Synonymous with English Goldings, East Kent Goldings are a quintessentially British Hop with gentle aromas traditional of English Hops. Developed from the Canterbury Whitebine variety in the late 1700's, they are grown exclusively in East Kent by a handful of growers since 1838.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
EarthyHoneySpiceLavenderLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloralCitrusArtichokeSpicyWoodruffGingerbread
Recommended Beer Styles
Pale AleExtra Special English AleEnglish Dark AleEnglish Light AleBelgian AleChristmas Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
≥25%
Humulene
≥36%
Caryophyllene
≥9%
Farnesene
0-1%
Linalool
0.5-0.8%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid5.0 - 6.0%
Beta Acid1.9 - 3.0%
Co-Humulone26-32%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.4-0.8 mL/100g
HSI0.5
Flavor Intensity6/10
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool
StorabilityModerate