East Kent Goldings
Floral honey-earth — protected English origin.
Description
EKG is a protected designation of origin — only Goldings grown in East Kent qualify. Floral, honey-earthy, gently spicy. Best used late in the boil for English bitters, ESBs, IPAs, and barley wines. The classic English aroma hop alongside Fuggle.
Profile
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% |
|---|---|
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% |
| Cohumulone | 28–32% |
| Total oils | 0.4–0.8 mL/100g |
| Flavor | floral, honey, earthy, spicy |
Substitutes
Recipes using East Kent Goldings
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English Pale Ale
american pale ale
4.5% · 32 IBU · SRM 9
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English Pale Ale
american pale ale
4.5% · 32 IBU · SRM 9
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Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
american pale ale
5.3% · 38 IBU · SRM 12
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Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
american pale ale
5.3% · 38 IBU · SRM 12
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Imperial Stout
stout
9.4% · 65 IBU · SRM 50
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Oatmeal Stout
stout
5.5% · 30 IBU · SRM 35
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Saison Dupont Clone
saison
6.6% · 32 IBU · SRM 5