BergamotvsEast Kent Goldings
Bergamot (dual purpose) and East Kent Goldings (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
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 Bergamot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeFloral
Only in Bergamot
MangoDankCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperTropicalPepper
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Bergamot | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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