{"product_id":"east-kent-golding-100g-humle-pellets","title":"East Kent Golding 100G Hop Pellets (7.2%) 2025","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEast Kent Golding hop pellets 100 g – classic English aroma hop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEast 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma and flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral, honey-like and earthy notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoody spice with marjoram and cardamom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTangy citrus notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHints of cream caramel, gingerbread and spiced biscuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse and beer styles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma hop, mainly used in traditional ales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits bitter, mild, porter and ESB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften combined with Fuggle and Target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative variety: Goldings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical alpha acid for the variety: 4–6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical beta acid: 1.9–3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal oil: 0.4–0.8 ml\/100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyrcene (share of oil): 25–42%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumulene (share of oil): 27–36%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 100 g pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/8422\/6914\/files\/hop-quality-brewhouse1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHop quality and storage – technical article from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about East Kent Golding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does East Kent Golding taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEKG 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich beers suit East Kent Golding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety is mainly used in traditional British ales such as bitter, mild, porter and ESB. It is often combined with Fuggle and Target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much alpha acid does this East Kent Golding have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store the hops?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/raavarer-humle-humle-pellets-100g\"\u003eHop pellets 100 g\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/east-kent-golding-5kg-humle-pellets\"\u003eEast Kent Golding hop pellets 5 kg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fuggle-100g-humle-pellets-11-2024\"\u003eFuggle hop pellets 100 g\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/golding-us-100g-humle-pellets-5-3-2024\"\u003eGoldings (US) hop pellets 100 g\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/rad-og-tips-om-olbrygging\/engelsk-bitter\"\u003eEnglish bitter – style guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hopsteiner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41897886711906,"sku":"210207","price":79.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/8422\/6914\/files\/bd00574119f9f89d2a4742bf40a9e60f-image.jpg?v=1745935226","url":"https:\/\/brewshop.no\/en\/products\/east-kent-golding-100g-humle-pellets","provider":"Brewshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}