HOPS EK GOLDINGS PELLETS

East Kent Goldings

Goldings hops are a traditional English varietal that has been made in the U.K. for over 200 years. It has a mild sweetness and light floral aroma that work well with lighter style beers. With a relatively low alpha acid content, Goldings tend to be used as an aroma hop.

Style Guide

Pale Ale, Extra Special English Ale, English Dark Ale, English Light Ale, Belgian Ale, Christmas Ale.

Hop Statistics

• Alpha Acids: 4 – 8%
• Beta Acids: 3 – 4.1%
• Alpha-Beta Ratio: 2.6 - 3.75
• Cohumulone: (% of alpha acids): 26 - 32%
• Total Oils in mls per 100 grams dried: 0.7 - 1.3
• Storage (% alpha acids remaining after 6 months storage at 20°C): N/A

Similar Hop Varieties

Whitbread Golding, Progress, Fuggle, First Gold

• Storability Good
• Format Pellet
• Origin English
• Flavor and Aroma Citrus, Spicy
• Alpha Acids Average
• Use Dual Purpose
• Total Oil Content Average