{"product_id":"east-kent-golding-hop-pellets-t90","title":"East Kent Golding Hop Pellets T90","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney, fresh herbs and a soft, earthy spice instead of a fruit salad. East Kent Golding is the classic English finishing hop for traditional ales, cask ales and porters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bt-keyfacts\"\u003eAlpha 4.0–5.5 % · Beta 2.0–3.5 % · Late hop \u0026amp; dry hop · T90 pellets · Crop 2025 · 100 g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does in your beer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a gentle, rounded hop aroma: honey, fresh herbs and light spice, with earthy and woody notes and, in some descriptions, a tangy citrus edge. Variety data describes its expression as rather subtle. It won't shout; it will make the pint taste unmistakably English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 4.0–5.5 % alpha it can bitter, but its real job is late in the boil and in the fermenter, where that delicate aroma survives. Traditional English ales, cask ales and porters are home ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEast Kent Golding (EKG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited Kingdom (England)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeritage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeveloped from Canterbury Whitebine in the late 1700s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrop year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT90 pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlpha acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0–5.5 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0–3.5 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCo-humulone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26–32 % (variety typical, grower data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4–0.8 ml\/100 g (variety typical, grower data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMyrcene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–26 % of total oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAroma — late hop and dry hop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoney, fresh herbs, gentle spice, earthy, woody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat 10 g does in 20 L\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdded at\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIBU from 10 g in 20 L (approx.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprox., Tinseth formula, OG 1.050, mid alpha 4.8 %. Recalculate with the alpha on your pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate boil: the recommended slot is the final (third) addition or the whirlpool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry hop: it is used for dry hopping as well as classic kettle hopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBittering: possible, but at 4.0–5.5 % alpha 10 g gives only about 5 IBU over 60 minutes in 20 L (table above). Budget the bag accordingly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect subtlety: variety data describes its flavour expression as rather subtle, so it won't behave like a fruit-forward modern hop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrewing a traditional English ale or a cask-style bitter? Try it with Crisp Maris Otter as the base, a touch of Crisp Crystal T150 and SafAle S-04.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrewing a porter? Add a little chocolate malt to the same grist and let EKG handle the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; shelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the pack sealed, cold, dry and dark — warmth, oxygen and light all fade hop aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT90 pellet data sheets specify −3 to 5 °C in a dry, odour-free place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpened it? Squeeze out the air, reseal tightly and brew with it soon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Hop pellets, East Kent Golding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: hop pellets (Humulus lupulus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: none of the 14 allergens listed in EU Regulation 1169\/2011, Annex II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet quantity: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: sealed, cold, dry and dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrop 2025: 4.0–5.5 % alpha and 2.0–3.5 % beta are the figures for this crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as T90 pellets in a 100 g pack, ready for the kettle or the fermenter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHops are dispatched from our partner warehouse in the Czech Republic, separately from any equipment in the same order — expect two parcels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs East Kent Golding a bittering or an aroma hop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAroma first. It is recommended for the late boil and the dry hop. It can bitter, but with 4.0–5.5 % alpha you need a lot of hops for a small number of IBU.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does East Kent Golding taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoney, fresh herbs and gentle spice, with earthy and woody notes. It is subtle rather than fruity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich beers is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional English ales, cask ales and porters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many IBU does 10 g give?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 5 IBU in 20 L when boiled for 60 minutes (approx., Tinseth, OG 1.050, mid alpha 4.8 %).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BrewTaurus Ingredients","offers":[{"title":"100 g \/ 2025","offer_id":60933611782478,"sku":"BOP-GOLDING_ENG_2025","price":5.86,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/east-kent-golding-hop-pellets-t90-main-v1.jpg?v=1791881427","url":"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/en-cz\/products\/east-kent-golding-hop-pellets-t90","provider":"BrewTaurus.com | Brewing Technology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}