East Kent GoldingsvsPahto
East Kent Goldings and Pahto 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
Pahto
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Pahto
- 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 Pahto
NeutralHerbalEarthyCleanSmooth
Property
| Property | East Kent Goldings | Pahto |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 17–20% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–32% | 26–32% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 58–72% |
| Humulene | 38–44% | 8–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 3–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |