East Kent Goldings T90 Hop Pellets

Description

East Kent Goldings T90 Hop Pellets are a classic English hop prized for their delicate floral character, complemented by gentle spice, honey and earthy notes.

Often shortened to EKG, East Kent Goldings have a long association with traditional British brewing. Their refined aroma and smooth character work particularly well in malt-focused beers where you want hop complexity without overpowering the malt profile.

Aroma & Flavour

East Kent Goldings can contribute:

• Floral
• Honey
• Earthy
• Gentle spice
• Herbal notes
• Soft traditional English hop character

Their delicate aroma makes East Kent Goldings particularly useful when you want a balanced and refined hop profile rather than intense citrus or tropical fruit character.

Brewing with East Kent Goldings Hops

East Kent Goldings work particularly well as an aroma hop, although they can also provide smooth bitterness when used earlier in the boil.

Late-boil additions can bring out their floral, spicy, honey and earthy character. They also work well for traditional late hopping and dry hopping when you want a subtle aromatic contribution.

East Kent Goldings pair especially well with traditional English malts and other classic British hop varieties.

Suitable Beer Styles

East Kent Goldings are well suited to:

• English Bitter
• Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
• English Pale Ale
• English IPA
• Mild Ale
• Porter
• Traditional English ales

Hop Substitutes

If East Kent Goldings are unavailable, possible substitutes include Progress, Fuggle and Golding. These hops can provide some of the traditional floral, earthy, spicy and herbal character associated with East Kent Goldings.

However, each hop has its own flavour profile and alpha acid level. Therefore, adjust your recipe and hop quantities as required when making a substitution.

Current Batch

Crop Year: 2024
Alpha Acid: 5.8%
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Producer: Charles Faram
Pellet Type: T90
Hop Use: Aroma
Pack Sizes: 100 g / 250 g / 500 g

Alpha acid levels can vary between crops and batches. Therefore, always use the alpha acid percentage shown on your current pack when calculating bitterness.

Explore our complete T90 Hop Pellets range for more hop varieties for bittering, flavour, aroma and dry hopping.