TropicavsEast Kent Goldings
Tropica (dual purpose) and East Kent Goldings (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
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 Tropica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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
Shared aromas
Orange
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinTropicalDank
Only in East Kent Goldings
LavenderHoneyLemonThymeGrapefruitFloral
Property
| Property | Tropica | East Kent Goldings |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 1.9–3.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 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 |