Brewer's Gold (US)vsEast Kent Goldings
Brewer's Gold (US) and East Kent Goldings are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Brewer's Gold (US)
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 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 Brewer's Gold (US)
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Brewer's Gold (US)
Black currantSpicy
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Brewer's Gold (US) | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 40–48% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–60% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 12–18% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |