Hop Variety Data Sheet

East Kent Golding

Aroma Evaluation
Rated by the smell of raw Hops on a 0-5 Scale
Visual Evaluation
Hop Cone


Aroma Specification
spicy, honey, earthy, orange
Genetic Origin
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
Brewhouse
First Gold, Golding (UK)
Dry Hopping
First Gold, Golding (UK)



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