Aloha BlendvsEast Kent Goldings
Aloha Blend (dual purpose) and East Kent Goldings (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Aloha Blend
Alpha acid
8.8–10.3%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.5–2.2 mL
United States
East Kent Goldings
Alpha acid
4–6.5%
Beta acid
1.9–3.5%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Aloha Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aloha Blend
BerryBlack currantSweet
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Aloha Blend | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–10.3% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | - | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 29–31% |
| Humulene | - | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |