Godiva
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
1.9–3%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
UK
Elixir
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
4.5–6.6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Godiva
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Elixir
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyTangerine
Only in Godiva
GooseberryWhite
Only in Elixir
RoseCognacLeatherTobaccoCitrusTropicalOrangeFloralSandalwood
Property
| Property | Godiva | Elixir |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 4.6–7% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3% | 4.5–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 1.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 65–75% |
| Humulene | - | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 26–27% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
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