EKG’s lineage is unknown other than it was used in England going all the way back to 1790.

English hops begin to be harvested annually in the fall starting at the beginning of September, and often continuing into early October.

East Kent Goldings is a bittering hop that is commonly used only to bitter the beer during brewing, and not for too much flavor and aromas.

East Kent Golding hops have aroma descriptors that include smooth and delicate with floral, lavender, spice, honey, earth, lemon and thyme overtones.

Experienced brewers have chosen the following hop varieties as substitutions of East Kent Goldings:

Golding
Fuggle
Willamette