GaiavsEast Kent Goldings
Gaia and East Kent Goldings are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Gaia
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
East Kent Goldings
Alpha acid
4–6.5%
Beta acid
1.9–3.5%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Gaia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Gaia
HoppySpicy
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Gaia | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–29% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–37% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Golding