ApollovsGodiva

Apollo (bittering) and Godiva (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Apollo

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–20.5%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

0.8–2.5 mL

United States

Godiva

Aroma

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

PropertyApolloGodiva
Alpha acid15–20.5%6–9%
Beta acid5.5–8%1.9–3%
Co-humulone23–28%25–29%
Total oil0.8–2.5 mL0.4–0.8 mL
Myrcene30–50%-
Humulene20–35%-
Caryophyllene14–20%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUK
PurposeBitteringAroma

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