• Canterbury Golding - Field Grade

Canterbury Golding - Field Grade

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DISCONTINUED as of 10/01/18 - Available while in-stock quantities last


Canterbury Golding (aka. East Kent Goldings) English VF stock Canterbury Goldings are part of the English Goldings heirloom collection. This is a true English hop; not a U.S. derived variant. It is classed as a good kettle hop to be used for aromas throughout the brewing process and for dry hopping. It is considered the premium variety in the Golding class of hops. English hops in general are not heat tolerant and do not perform well in hotter regions... Read More


*Retail Orders will ship within 7-10 days of purchase after May 1st. Orders placed before May 1st are considered a Spring Pre-Order and will be shipped only once plants are out of dormancy and actively growing.*

Product Profile

​Alpha Acids: 4.5-6.5%

Beta Acids: 1.9-2.8%

Product Description

​​​Each item is one complete dormant crown, or a field-ready plant, depending on time of year: a plant that is a minimum of 1 growing season old with a well developed root system with multiple breaks taken from healthy vigorous stock.  It is professional quality and since it is a live rooted plant, it offers the best chance of successfully growing and producing your favorite cultivar of hops.
  • Maturity: mid-season with moderate growth 
  • Yields: average for aroma class hops. 1000 -1200 lbs/acre,  large loose cones 
  • Alpha Acids: 4.5-6.5%, Beta Acids: 1.9-2.8%, Cohumulone: 28-32%, total oils: .5-1 ml/100g, myrcene: 24%, humulene: 43%, caryophyllene: 14%, farnesene: < 1% 
  • Storage stability: good @ 60-80% 
  • Aroma: sweet citrus with floral notes, very pleasant to the nose 
  • Beer styles: English  & Cream Ales, ESBs, any beer where smooth finishing aromas are desired  
Grower notes: Good resistance to mildews & pests.  This variety does grow differently than other Goldings (as noted by western growers), Candidate for tighter spacing and narrow rows to boost yields per acre.  A specialist aroma hop. Prefers moderate temperatures with milder winters. Possibility for organic production in smaller yards. 

​Plant Replacement Policy
​*Spring Pre-orders - Will ship once 2nd season stock breaks dormancy in the spring and can be properly quality checked. Estimated to ship by April 1st. 
*Actual plant sizes may vary between varieties. Pictures depict plants shipped at different times of the year; actively growing, or dormant and are for reference only.