GodivavsMount Hood
Godiva and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Godiva
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
1.9–3%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
UK
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Godiva
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Godiva
TangerineGooseberryWhite
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungent
Property
| Property | Godiva | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | UK | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc