Description
EKG's lineage is unknown other than it was used in England going all the way back to 1790.
East Kent Goldings is a bittering hop that is commonly used only to bitter the beer during brewing, and not for too much flavor and aromas.
East Kent Golding hops have aroma descriptors that include smooth and delicate with floral, lavender, spice, honey, earth, lemon and thyme overtones.
Acid profile & Oil composition (%)
Aroma profile and use
Acid profile
Oil composition (%)
Substitutes
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Golding
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4–6%
Beta acid2–3%
Total oil0.4–1 mL
FloralDelicateSweet
Willamette
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4–7.2%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil0.6–1.6 mL
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramel+2
Fuggle
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.4–6.1%
Beta acid2.1–3.5%
Total oil0.44–1 mL
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Amarillo
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–11%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil1–2.3 mL
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrus+7
McKenzie
Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid9–11%
Beta acid8–9%
Total oil2–3 mL
GrapefruitLemonNectarineMelon+5
Nobility Blend
IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4.2–4.5%
Beta acid4.9–5.3%
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreen+2
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