Gingerbread
Woodruff
Lemon
Earthy
Dill

East Kent Goldings

EKG

Great Britain

Developed from wild Canterbury variety this variety was brought to the market in 1790.

Aroma Profile
2019
2018

Typical Aroma Profile

The East Kent Goldings is known for the rather subtle expression of its flavour characteristics. This variety is mainly used for hopping traditional ales. It offers marjoram, cardamom and woodruff aromas that come to the fore, producing a woodyspicy flavour, combined with tangy citrus notes. In addition cream-caramel aromas of gingerbread and spiced biscuits combine with vegetal nuances of artichoke create an appealing flavour.

Aroma Profile 2019

Aroma Profile 2018

Analyses

CULTIVATION AREA: Great Britain
ALPHA-ACIDS*: 4 - 6.5 %
BETA-ACIDS: 1.9 - 3 %
TOTAL OIL: 0.4 - 0.8 ml/100g
MYRCENE: 25 - 42 %
CARYOPHYLLENE (% OF TOTAL OIL): up to 9 %
FARNESEN (% OF TOTAL OIL): up to 1 %
HUMULENE: 27 - 36 %

*Alpha acids are determined by conductometric titration (EBC 7.4) in Europe, by spectrophotometry (ASBC Hops-6) in the USA. Oil composition is determined by gas chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.12).

All values represent the medium range of the last 4 years. Be aware that specifically the alpha and oil values can vary in a broad range depending on the relevant crop year.

Ancestry

From wild Canterbury Whitebine variety

Quality

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