East Kent GoldingsvsGemini
East Kent Goldings (bittering) and Gemini (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
East Kent Goldings
Alpha acid
4–6.5%
Beta acid
1.9–3.5%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United Kingdom
Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Gemini
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Only in Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant
Property
| Property | East Kent Goldings | Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 6–10.4% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3.5% | 3–4.28% |
| Co-humulone | 20–32% | 31–32% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 32–33% |
| Humulene | 38–44% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |