Godiva
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
1.9–3%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
UK
Ahtanum
Alpha acid
3.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Godiva
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Ahtanum
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Godiva
SpicyTangerineGooseberryWhite
Only in Ahtanum
CitrusGrapefruitGeraniumPineEarthyFloralCedarLemon
Property
| Property | Godiva | Ahtanum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 3.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 30–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.5–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc