LAVENDER / SPICE / HONEY / THYME
EARTHY FLAVORS
KENT GOLDING
Golding is the name of a group of traditional English aroma varieties which have been cultivated since 1790 in communities around Canterbury, England including Kent, East Kent, Petham, Rothersham, Canterbury.
Early Bird, Canterbury Whitebine, Farnham Whitebine, Eastwell and Cobbs are all similar varieties and growers place their own name on the product. East Kent Golding has been celebrated as one of the more premium varieties, and great pride continues in maintaining this distinction.
Goldings are also grown in Kent, Worcestershire, Hampshire, and Herefordshire, among other places. U.K. Golding have a classic English aroma hop with an alpha acid rating at 4.0%-6.0%. The Canterbury Whitebine is responsible for Goldings induction into the brewing world in 1790.
The aroma from Golding is mellow and sweet honey scented. It is an engaging bouquet that has stood the test of modern brewing time. Brewers continue to use Golding (any of the varieties) in the kettle or for dry hopping for many styles of beers, mostly English and Belgian style ales.
