Nobility BlendvsEast Kent Goldings

Nobility Blend (dual purpose) and East Kent Goldings (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Nobility Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4.2–4.5%

Beta acid

4.9–5.3%

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 Nobility Blend

  • 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

LemonOrangeFloral

Only in Nobility Blend

LemongrassGreenSpicy

Only in East Kent Goldings

LavenderHoneyThymeGrapefruit

Property

PropertyNobility BlendEast Kent Goldings
Alpha acid4.2–4.5%4–6.5%
Beta acid4.9–5.3%1.9–3.5%
Co-humulone27%20–32%
Total oil-0.4–1 mL
Myrcene34–38%29–31%
Humulene22–23%38–44%
Caryophyllene26–28%12–16%
Farnesene6–8%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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