East Kent GoldingsvsLiberty
East Kent Goldings and Liberty 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
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Liberty
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonFloral
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyThymeOrangeGrapefruit
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalSpicyDelicateCitrus
Property
| Property | East Kent Goldings | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–32% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 38–44% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |