East Kent GoldingsvsPilot
East Kent Goldings and Pilot 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
Pilot
Alpha acid
8–11.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Pilot
- 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
Shared aromas
Lemon
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Only in Pilot
SpicyMarmalade
Property
| Property | East Kent Goldings | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 8–11.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3.5% | 3.3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–32% | 28–37% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 35–40% |
| Humulene | 38–44% | 3–6% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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