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

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10.4%

Beta acid

3–4.28%

Total oil

-

United States

East Kent Goldings

Bittering

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

PropertyGeminiEast Kent Goldings
Alpha acid6–10.4%4–6.5%
Beta acid3–4.28%1.9–3.5%
Co-humulone31–32%20–32%
Total oil-0.4–1 mL
Myrcene32–33%29–31%
Humulene11–12%38–44%
Caryophyllene4–5%12–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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