PilotvsEast Kent Goldings
Pilot and East Kent Goldings are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pilot
Alpha acid
8–11.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 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 Pilot
- 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
Shared aromas
Lemon
Only in Pilot
SpicyMarmalade
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Pilot | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–5% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–37% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–40% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 3–6% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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