GodivavsSpalter Select
Godiva and Spalter Select 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
Spalter Select
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Godiva
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Spalter Select
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Godiva
TangerineGooseberryWhite
Only in Spalter Select
Grassy
Property
| Property | Godiva | Spalter Select |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.9–3% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–29% | 21–27% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–40% |
| Humulene | - | 10–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 4–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 15–22% |
| Origin | UK | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |