Bramling CrossvsEast Kent Goldings
Bramling Cross (dual purpose) and East Kent Goldings (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Bramling Cross
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
2.3–3.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 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 Bramling Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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
Shared aromas
Lemon
Only in Bramling Cross
Black currantLoganberryVanillaSpicy
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Bramling Cross | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–3.2% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.2 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–37% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 29–31% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–16% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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