Godiva
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
1.9–3%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
UK
Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Godiva
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
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
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Godiva
SpicyTangerineGooseberryWhite
Only in Apollo
CitrusGrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Property
| Property | Godiva | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–50% |
| Humulene | - | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |
Hallertau Blanc