Northern Brewer (GR)vsEast Kent Goldings
Northern Brewer (GR) and East Kent Goldings are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Northern Brewer (GR)
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
1–2.1 mL
Germany
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 Northern Brewer (GR)
- 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
When to pick East Kent Goldings
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Northern Brewer (GR)
MintGrassyPine
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Northern Brewer (GR) | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–10% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–33% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 1–2.1 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–45% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 35–50% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–20% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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