TillicumvsEast Kent Goldings
Tillicum and East Kent Goldings are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tillicum
Alpha acid
13.5–15.5%
Beta acid
9.5–11.5%
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 Tillicum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Tillicum
Stone fruitCitrus
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeOrangeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Tillicum | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–15.5% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 9.5–11.5% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 20–32% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 29–31% |
| Humulene | 13–15% | 38–44% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |