MinstrelvsEast Kent Goldings
Minstrel (dual purpose) and East Kent Goldings (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Minstrel
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
3–3.5%
Total oil
0.5–0.7 mL
United Kingdom
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 Minstrel
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Orange
Only in Minstrel
HerbalSpicyBerry
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Minstrel | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–3.5% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–0.7 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–25% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 1–4% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 7–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Golding