GeminivsEast Kent Goldings
Gemini (dual purpose) and East Kent Goldings (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Gemini
Alpha acid
6–10.4%
Beta acid
3–4.28%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Gemini
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Gemini
HoneydewStrawberryEucalyptusRosemaryFruityCandyMandarinHayBlack currant
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Gemini | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10.4% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.28% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–32% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–33% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |