Description
East Kent Golding hop pellets 100 g – classic English aroma hop
East Kent Golding (EKG) is a traditional English aroma hop with mild bitterness and an elegant aroma of floral, honey-like and earthy notes. The variety derives from a wild Canterbury hop and was brought to market in Great Britain in 1790. It is mainly used in classic British beer styles such as bitter, mild, porter and ESB, and gives a rounded, balanced hop profile.
Aroma and flavour
- Floral, honey-like and earthy notes
- Woody spice with marjoram and cardamom
- Tangy citrus notes
- Hints of cream caramel, gingerbread and spiced biscuits
Use and beer styles
- Aroma hop, mainly used in traditional ales
- Suits bitter, mild, porter and ESB
- Often combined with Fuggle and Target
- Alternative variety: Goldings
Technical data
- Typical alpha acid for the variety: 4–6.5%
- Typical beta acid: 1.9–3%
- Total oil: 0.4–0.8 ml/100 g
- Myrcene (share of oil): 25–42%
- Humulene (share of oil): 27–36%
- Origin: England
- Pack size: 100 g pellets
Typical values for the variety are taken from BarthHaas. Alpha and oil content vary from year to year, so calculate bitterness from the alpha acid in the product title.
Storage
The hops are vacuum-packed and stored in a freezer room at -18 °C. Keep them cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Stored this way they keep for a long time, even when they are a few years old.
Hop quality and storage – technical article from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF)
Frequently asked questions about East Kent Golding
What does East Kent Golding taste like?
EKG gives a mild, elegant aroma of flowers, honey and earthy notes. BarthHaas also describes woody spice with marjoram and cardamom and a hint of tangy citrus.
Which beers suit East Kent Golding?
The variety is mainly used in traditional British ales such as bitter, mild, porter and ESB. It is often combined with Fuggle and Target.
How much alpha acid does this East Kent Golding have?
The alpha acid for the lot you receive is stated in the product title. Use that figure when calculating bitterness. BarthHaas gives a typical 4–6.5% for the variety.
How should I store the hops?
Cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Seal an opened bag well, ideally with a vacuum sealer. Stored correctly, hops keep for a long time, even when they are a few years old.
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