Also Known As | Kent Golding, EKG, Canterbury Golding |
Characteristics | Aromas of lavender, spice, honey, thyme, earthy flavors |
Purpose | Aroma |
Alpha Acid Composition | 5%-6% |
Beta Acid Composition | 2%-3% |
Co-Humulone Composition | 29% |
Country | |
Cone Size | Large |
Cone Density | Loose |
Seasonal Maturity | Early |
Yield Amount | 640 kg/hectare (570 lbs/acre) |
Growth Rate | High |
Resistant to | Moderately resistant to downy mildew |
Susceptible to | Susceptible to hop mosaic virus |
Storability | Retains 78% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF) |
Ease of Harvest | |
Total Oil Composition | 0.85 mL/100g |
Myrcene Oil Composition | 42% |
Humulene Oil Composition | 27% |
Caryophyllene Oil | 9% |
Farnesene Oil | 0%-1% |
Substitutes | Whitbread Golding, Progress, Fuggle, First Gold |
Style Guide | Pale Ale, Extra Special English Ale, English Dark Ale, English Light Ale, Belgian Ale, Christmas Ale |