East Kent GoldingsvsChelan
East Kent Goldings and Chelan are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
East Kent Goldings
Alpha acid
4–6.5%
Beta acid
1.9–3.5%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United Kingdom
Chelan
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
8.5–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Chelan
- 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
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruit
Only in Chelan
CitrusFruityMild
Property
| Property | East Kent Goldings | Chelan |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3.5% | 8.5–10% |
| Co-humulone | 20–32% | 33–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 1.5–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 38–44% | 12–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |