East Kent GoldingsvsTillicum
East Kent Goldings and Tillicum 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
Tillicum
Alpha acid
13.5–15.5%
Beta acid
9.5–11.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tillicum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Tillicum
Stone fruitCitrus
Property
| Property | East Kent Goldings | Tillicum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 13.5–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3.5% | 9.5–11.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–32% | 35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 39–41% |
| Humulene | 38–44% | 13–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |