Hop Variety Data Sheet
East Kent Golding
Aroma Evaluation
Rated by the smell of raw Hops on a 0-5 Scale
| Aroma Specification |
|---|
| spicy, honey, earthy, orange |
| Genetic Origin |
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| An old, long established English variety originating in Kent; the name Goldings covers a group of similar varieties variously known as Cobbs, Early Bird, Eastwell, Bramling, Canterbury and Mathon. |
| Agronomic Aspects | |
|---|---|
| Growing | |
| Yield (kg/ha) | 1,600 - 1,800 |
| Maturity | Medium Early |
| Main Growing Country | UK |
| Resistance against Diseases | |
| Wilt diseases | Susceptible |
| Downy mildew | Susceptible |
| Powdery mildew | Susceptible |
| Chemical Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Bitter Components | |
| Alpha-Acid % | 4.0 - 6.5 |
| Beta-Acid % | 2.0 - 3.0 |
| Co-Humulone % rel. | 25 - 30 |
| Aroma Components | |
| Total Oils (ml/100g) | 0.4 - 0.8 |
| Hop Alternatives |
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| Brewhouse |
| First Gold, Golding (UK) |
| Dry Hopping |
| First Gold, Golding (UK) |
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