Green BulletvsEast Kent Goldings
Green Bullet (dual purpose) and East Kent Goldings (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
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 Green Bullet
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Green Bullet
PineBlack currantPlumResinDried
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Green Bullet | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–43% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 28–29% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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