Sticky Fingers BlendvsEast Kent Goldings
Sticky Fingers Blend (dual purpose) and East Kent Goldings (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Sticky Fingers Blend
Alpha acid
11.92%
Beta acid
4.59%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Sticky Fingers Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Sticky Fingers Blend
FruityEarthySpicyDank
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Sticky Fingers Blend | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.92% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.59% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 28–29% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 29–31% |
| Humulene | - | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |