Pedigree	The genuine long-established East Kent Golding variety group imported from England. Started by Hopunion in the U.S. in 1993.
Maturity	Early, mid and late maturing clones exist.
Yield	Early U.S. indications at 1000-1450 kg./ha. or 900-1300 lbs./ac.
Growth Habit	Vigorous to rather slight growth types exist in the variety group
Disease Reaction	Sensitive to downy mildew and highly sensitive to Hop Mosaic Virus infection.
Pickability	Care needed in picking light fluffy cones
Drying/Baling	Requires adequate conditioning to prevent shatter
Cone Structure	Small, light and fluffy
Quality Luplin Palish yellow and only moderate amounts Aroma Mild, extremely pleasant, and gently hoppy Alpha Acids 4.0 - 5.0% w/w Beta Acids 2.0 - 3.0% w/w Co-Humulone 20 - 25% of alpha acids Storageability 65 - 80% of alpha acids remaining after six (6) montsh storage at 20ºC Total Oil 0.5 - 1.0 mls/100 grams Myrcene 25 - 35% of whole oil Humulene 35 - 45% of whole oil Caryphyllene 10 - 15% of whole oil Farnesene 1% of whole oil
General Trade Perception	The East Kent Golding is the undistputed finest Ale-hop in the world. Limited but stable acreage, gaining in popularity.
Possible Substitutions	UK Kent Golding, Whitbred Golding Variety, UK Progress, and possibly the Fuggle family
Beer Styles	Pale Ale, ESB, all English style beers
Other Information	Selected East Kent Golding clones have been introduced for growing here in Washington and Oregon. Before being grwon in the U.S., there was a Golding grown in British Columbia (BC Golding), there are no longer anymore BC Golding hops grown.