East Kent GoldingsvsPride of Ringwood
East Kent Goldings and Pride of Ringwood 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
Pride of Ringwood
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Pride of Ringwood
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Only in Pride of Ringwood
CedarOakHerbal
Property
| Property | East Kent Goldings | Pride of Ringwood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–32% | 26–39% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 24–41% |
| Humulene | 38–44% | 2–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 9–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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