East Kent GoldingsvsPremiant
East Kent Goldings and Premiant 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
Premiant
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
3.5–6.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
Czech Republic
Key differences
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Premiant
- 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 Premiant
Neutral
Property
| Property | East Kent Goldings | Premiant |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 7–9% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3.5% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–32% | 18–23% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 35–50% |
| Humulene | 38–44% | 20–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Golding
Styrian Golding