East Kent GoldingsvsHORT9909
East Kent Goldings (bittering) and HORT9909 (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
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick HORT9909
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lemon
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Only in HORT9909
LimeHaySweetSpicyCitrusNobleBlack currantPine
Property
| Property | East Kent Goldings | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–32% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 38–44% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Golding