{"product_id":"hop-pellets-goldings","title":"Hop Pellets Goldings","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoldings, often sold as East Kent Goldings, is the quintessential English aroma hop, treasured for a smooth, sweet, floral character with notes of honey and gentle earth. It is a low-alpha pellet that defines the aroma of traditional British ales.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnglish bitter and ESB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnglish pale ale and IPA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGolden ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePorter and stout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBelgian ales\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical specs (vary by harvest, check the pack)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety \/ origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goldings (East Kent), United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e T-90 pellets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aroma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 4-6%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBeta acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 2-3.5%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCo-humulone:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 28-35% of alpha\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTotal oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 0.4-0.8 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e honey, floral, gentle earth, sweet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to choose this over alternatives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose Goldings when you want the smooth, sweet, floral side of English hopping. It is more delicate and honeyed than the earthy, woody Fuggles, and the two are the classic English pairing. Goldings also suits Belgian ales beautifully where you want gentle spice without loud aroma. For bittering underneath, keep it traditional with a clean high-alpha hop like Magnum so the Goldings aroma stays centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoldings is an aroma hop first, so it is happiest in the mid-to-late boil, flameout and whirlpool where its floral, honeyed character survives. The alpha is low, so use a generous weight for both bitterness and aroma. It dry hops nicely for a soft, floral English note, around 20 to 40g. Store cold and sealed; low-alpha hops fade faster, so use it fresh for the best aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team - June 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":41994991697997,"sku":"22215","price":7.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43196846538829,"sku":"22045","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":43196846571597,"sku":"22008","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/hop-pellets-goldings.jpg?v=1785220565","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/hop-pellets-goldings","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}