Mount RainiervsEast Kent Goldings
Mount Rainier (dual purpose) and East Kent Goldings (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 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 Mount Rainier
- 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleLicoriceCitrusSpicy
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Mount Rainier | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9.4% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–9.2% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–34% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 0.2–3.9 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |