Southern BrewervsEast Kent Goldings
Southern Brewer and East Kent Goldings are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Brewer
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.4–1.5 mL
South Africa
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 Southern Brewer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
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 Southern Brewer
EarthyWoody
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Southern Brewer | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–41% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.5 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 29–31% |
| Humulene | - | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
Golding