Pacific JadevsEast Kent Goldings
Pacific Jade (dual purpose) and East Kent Goldings (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
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 Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pacific Jade
CitrusSpicyHerbalBlack currant
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 32–33% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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