TargetvsEast Kent Goldings
Target and East Kent Goldings are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 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 Target
- 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 Target
CitrusMarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Target | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–13.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.7% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 17–23% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |
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