East Kent GoldingsvsNorthern Brewer (GR)
East Kent Goldings and Northern Brewer (GR) 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
Northern Brewer (GR)
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
1–2.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Northern Brewer (GR)
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Only in Northern Brewer (GR)
MintGrassyPine
Property
| Property | East Kent Goldings | Northern Brewer (GR) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3.5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–32% | 27–33% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 1–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 25–45% |
| Humulene | 38–44% | 35–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 10–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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