GodivavsAmarillo

Godiva and Amarillo are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Godiva

Aroma

Alpha acid

6–9%

Beta acid

1.9–3%

Total oil

0.4–0.8 mL

UK

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Godiva

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Godiva

TangerineGooseberryWhite

Only in Amarillo

FloralTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank

Property

PropertyGodivaAmarillo
Alpha acid6–9%7–11%
Beta acid1.9–3%5.5–8%
Co-humulone25–29%21–24%
Total oil0.4–0.8 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene-40–70%
Humulene-19–24%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene-6–9%
OriginUKUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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