General Hop Characteristics
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Country of Origin:
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USA (originally England)
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Noble:
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No
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Uses:
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bittering or aroma
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Beer styles:
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American ales, especially American Pale Ales
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Substitutions:
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East Kent Golding
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Chemical Composition
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Alpha Acids:
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4-5 %
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Beta Acids:
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2-3 %
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Cohumulone:
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20-25 %
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Myrcene:
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25-35 %
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Humulene:
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35-45 %
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Caryophyllene:
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10-15 %
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Farnesene:
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1 %
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Total Oil:
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0.5-1 %
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Storage
(%AA/6 Mo/20°C):
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65-80 %
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Growing Characteristics
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Yield:
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low
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Harvest:
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varies
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This article discusses a specific variety of hops. For general information about selecting, using or propogating hops, see the main hop page
Golding hops grown in the United States are generally considered inferior to English-grown varieties. Most American Golding plantings are derived from Canterbury Golding.