LibertyvsEast Kent Goldings
Liberty and East Kent Goldings are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
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 Liberty
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralLemon
Only in Liberty
NobleHerbalSpicyDelicateCitrus
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyThymeOrangeGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Liberty | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–6.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.8 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 35–45% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–15% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |