East Kent GoldingsvsLawton
East Kent Goldings and Lawton 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
Lawton
Alpha acid
3.5–4%
Beta acid
3–3.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Lawton
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Only in Lawton
PungentWoodyEarthyDank
Property
| Property | East Kent Goldings | Lawton |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 3.5–4% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3.5% | 3–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20–32% | - |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | - |
| Humulene | 38–44% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |