Godiva
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
1.9–3%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
UK
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
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 Enigma
- 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
White
Only in Godiva
SpicyTangerineGooseberry
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrant
Property
| Property | Godiva | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 23–30% |
| Humulene | - | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 9–12% |
| Origin | UK | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc
Nelson Sauvin