BeatavsEast Kent Goldings
Beata and East Kent Goldings are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Beata
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
9–11%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
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 Beata
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Honey
Only in Beata
AlmondApricot
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Beata | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 9–11% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–29% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 4–8% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Golding