GodivavsFuggle

Godiva and Fuggle 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

Fuggle

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.4–6.1%

Beta acid

2.1–3.5%

Total oil

0.44–1 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Godiva

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Fuggle

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

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Godiva

SpicyTangerineGooseberryWhite

Only in Fuggle

WoodyGrassyMintMild

Property

PropertyGodivaFuggle
Alpha acid6–9%2.4–6.1%
Beta acid1.9–3%2.1–3.5%
Co-humulone25–29%25–32%
Total oil0.4–0.8 mL0.44–1 mL
Myrcene-15–25%
Humulene-30–40%
Caryophyllene-11–15%
Farnesene-5–8%
OriginUKUnited Kingdom
PurposeAromaAroma

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