East Kent GoldingsvsYakima Cluster
East Kent Goldings and Yakima Cluster 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
Yakima Cluster
Alpha acid
4.4–9.8%
Beta acid
3–6.1%
Total oil
0.24–0.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Yakima Cluster
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruit
Only in Yakima Cluster
EarthySweetFruity
Property
| Property | East Kent Goldings | Yakima Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 4.4–9.8% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3.5% | 3–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 20–32% | 39–42% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.24–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 38–44% | 17–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |