United KingdomEast Kent Goldings substitutes
Proven alternatives to East Kent Goldings and hops with a similar aroma profile. Pick by availability, price or country of origin.
Direct substitutes
3
Fuggle
United KingdomAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid2.4–6.1%
Beta acid2.1–3.5%
Total oil0.44–1 mL
WoodyGrassyMintMild
Golding
USAAroma8230Pale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid4–6%
Beta acid2–3%
Total oil0.4–1 mL
FloralDelicateSweet
Willamette
USADual purpose1971IPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4–7.2%
Beta acid3–4.5%
Total oil0.6–1.6 mL
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramel+2
Similar aroma profiles
3Amarillo
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid7–11%
Beta acid5.5–8%
Total oil1–2.3 mL
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrus+7
McKenzie
USAAromaPale AlePilsWitbier
Alpha acid9–11%
Beta acid8–9%
Total oil2–3 mL
GrapefruitLemonNectarineMelon+5
Nobility Blend
USADual purposeIPAAPAPils
Alpha acid4.2–4.5%
Beta acid4.9–5.3%
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreen+2
How to pick a substitute
Look for similar alpha acid content (within 2%) and overlapping aroma notes. The more shared notes, the safer the swap.