East Kent Goldings Hop substitutes and hop flavour/profile
East Kent Goldings hop substitute guide with Specific aroma descriptors include smooth and delicate with floral, lavender, spice, honey, earth, lemon and...
If you are out of East Kent Goldings hops, use this profile to pick a substitute with a similar flavour direction and brewing role.
East Kent Goldings Flavour Profile
Floral, lavender, spice, honey, earth, thyme
Best Used In
Bitter, ESB, English Pale Ale, Porter, Belgian Ale
East Kent Goldings Hop Substitutes
East Kent Goldings hop substitute FAQ
What can I substitute for East Kent Goldings hops?
Start with Goldings (British Columbia), Fuggle, and Willamette., then compare the alpha acid and flavour profile against the role of East Kent Goldings in your recipe.
What beer styles use East Kent Goldings?
East Kent Goldings is commonly listed for Bitter, ESB, and English Pale Ale. Use the style fit as a guide when choosing between possible substitutes.
Do alpha acids matter when replacing East Kent Goldings?
Yes. This profile lists East Kent Goldings around 4.5-6.5% alpha acids. For bittering additions, adjust the hop weight if your substitute is much higher or lower.
Should late additions and dry hops be substituted differently?
Yes. Bittering swaps should prioritize alpha acid and timing, while late additions and dry hops should prioritize aroma, flavour, and the beer style you are brewing.
East Kent Goldings Hop Characteristics
| Also Known As | Kent Golding, EKG, Canterbury Golding |
| Characteristics | Aromas of lavender, spice, honey, thyme, earthy flavors |
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid Composition | 5%-6% |
| Beta Acid Composition | 2%-3% |
| Co-Humulone Composition | 29% |
| Country | |
| Cone Size | Large |
| Cone Density | Loose |
| Seasonal Maturity | Early |
| Yield Amount | 640 kg/hectare (570 lbs/acre) |
| Growth Rate | High |
| Resistant to | Moderately resistant to downy mildew |
| Susceptible to | Susceptible to hop mosaic virus |
| Storability | Retains 78% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
| Ease of Harvest | |
| Total Oil Composition | 0.85 mL/100g |
| Myrcene Oil Composition | 42% |
| Humulene Oil Composition | 27% |
| Caryophyllene Oil | 9% |
| Farnesene Oil | 0%-1% |
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