Best hops for an English bitter
Data sheetThe hops that define an English bitter, the numbers behind them, and the strain that completes the recipe.
Use East Kent Golding and Fuggle. For an English bitter these are the strongest match on aroma and bitterness.
Why these hops
| Style | an English bitter |
|---|---|
| Recommended hops | East Kent Golding and Fuggle |
| East Kent Golding alpha / myrcene | 4 to 6.5 % alpha, 25 to 42 % myrcene |
| Fuggle alpha / myrcene | 3 to 6.5 % alpha, 25 to 30 % myrcene |
Notes
An English bitter is defined by earthy, floral English aroma: East Kent Golding and Fuggle, often blended, for both flavour and a gentle late aroma.
Resist the urge to reach for citrus American hops; the malt-forward balance of a bitter depends on the restrained, woody English character.
The hops to buy
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Sources: BarthHaas East Kent Golding hop variety profile ยท BarthHaas Fuggles hop variety profile