East Kent Golding is the classic Brittish aroma hop suitable for all English styles. Emparts a herbal and spicy flavour.
Typically used in pale ale, extra special English ale, English dark ale, English light ale, Belgian ale, christmas ale.
With a heritage dating back to 1790, it's being grown all over England. Sometimes called Golding or Kent Golding depending on where it has been grown.
Aroma: Lavender, honey, thyme, spice and earthy.
Origin: England
Typical values:
Alpha acid (correct alpha value is printed on the package): 4 - 7 %
Cohumulone: 26 - 32 %
Total oils: 0,4 - 0,8 ml / 100 g
Storage stability (alpha acids): Very Good, 78% alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20 °C
Possible replacements: Progress, Whitbread Golding Variety, Fuggle, First Gold, Willamette, Styrian Golding