Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Godiva
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
1.9–3%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
UK
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Godiva
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Apollo
CitrusGrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Only in Godiva
SpicyTangerineGooseberryWhite
Property
| Property | Apollo | Godiva |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 6–9% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 1.9–3% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 25–29% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | - |
| Humulene | 20–35% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | UK |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |