Godiva
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
1.9–3%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
UK
Lemondrop
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Godiva
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Lemondrop
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Godiva
SpicyTangerineGooseberryWhite
Only in Lemondrop
CitrusLemonFloralMintGreenMelon
Property
| Property | Godiva | Lemondrop |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 5–7% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 28–34% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–47% |
| Humulene | - | 56–58% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–7% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc