Description

East Kent Golding Hops

United Kingdom East Kent Golding Hop Profile

Introduced in 1790, East Kent Golding has one of the longest lineages in the hop industry. Bred from a wild Canterbury Whitebine variety, EKG went on to define noble hop character with refined aromas of spice and citrus, setting the standard for authentic “English” flavor. While EKG is often used in crisp, refreshing lagers, it complements a wide range of traditional styles, including English bitters, porters and Belgian ales. The quintessential English hop that defined generations of beer.

All imported hop varieties are Type-90 hop pellets.

Pedigree: Developed from a wild Canterbury Whitebine variety
Recommended Beer Styles: Lagers, English ales, ESB, porters, stouts, Belgian ales
Aroma: Citrus, artichoke, gingerbread, woodruff
Alpha Acids: 4-6%
Beta Acids: 1.9-3%
Total Oil (ml/100g): 0.4-0.8
Myrcene: 25%
Humulene: 36%
Farnesene: <1%

Substitutions for EKG: U.K. Golding, Sonnet™, U.S. Golding

Updated April 2026

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