Godiva
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
1.9–3%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
UK
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Godiva
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Spalt
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Godiva
SpicyTangerineGooseberryWhite
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Property
| Property | Godiva | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–35% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–18% |
| Origin | UK | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Liberty