Godiva™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Godiva™ stands as a modern triumph of British viticulture, engineered specifically by the Charles Faram Hop Development Programme to challenge the status quo of traditional English growing. Developed as a direct daughter clone of the celebrated Jester™ variety, this forward-thinking aroma cultivar was selected to provide growers with excellent field yields and robust disease resistance while delivering the bold, punchy, fruit-forward flavors demanded by today's craft beer scene. Godiva™ represents a major evolutionary leap for UK yards, swapping out the heavy, spice-and-honey characteristics of centuries-old landraces for an intensely vibrant, tropical-leaning profile. Thanks to its clean bittering potential and adaptability, it has quickly cemented its status as a premier selection for both early kettle additions and single-hop showcase beers.

The profile of Godiva™ delivers a highly expressive, contemporary sensory experience that masterfully balances bright fruit sugars with a crisp, refreshing finish. Its essential oil blueprint is led by an upfront bouquet of sweet tangerine peel, green gooseberry, and succulent white wine grapes. This distinctly bright, vinous core is subtly framed by a faint, underlying whisper of classic English spice, adding sophistication without ever veering into coarse or resinous territory. Because of its rich and unique oil distribution, Godiva™ brings an elegant, juice-like brightness to contemporary ale and lager profiles, effortlessly boosting aromatic depth and drinkability without overwhelming the palate.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Godiva, the best alternatives are Hallertau Blanc, Jester™, Nelson Sauvin™, or Wai-iti™.

At A Glance

Profile Sweet Tangerine, Green Gooseberry, White Wine Grapes, Subtle Spice
Purpose Aroma
Alpha Acid 6.0 - 9.0%
Substitutes Hallertau Blanc, Jester™, Nelson Sauvin™, Wai-iti™
Pairs with Admiral (to establish a firm/high-alpha native English bittering anchor that leaves a clean canvas for Godiva's delicate finishing fruit profile), Hallertau Blanc (to lock in and elevate the elegant/vinous white-grape and gooseberry top notes), Jester™ (to amplify a bold/layered/and distinctly British tropical-citrus punch)
Beer Styles Modern Golden Ale, Blonde Ale, Session India Pale Ale, Hazy India Pale Ale, Wheat Beer, Contemporary Craft Lager

General Information

Country United Kingdom
Storage Stability
Average

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 6.0 - 9.0%
Beta Acid 1.9 - 3.0%
Cohumulone 25.0 - 29.0%
Total Oil 0.4 - 0.8 ml/100g
Myrcene 45.0%
Humulene 28.0%
Farnesene 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Maturity Mid to Late Season
Resistant Displays reliable, robust agronomic health and strong resistance to native UK environmental pressures as part of the Faram elite breeding selection.
Growth Rate High / Vigorous
Ease of Harvest Good (Exhibits reliable commercial viability and structural resilience during mechanical processing
Sex Female
Leaf Color Medium Green

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Gooseberry Spice Tangerine White Wine Grape
Variety Name
Admiral Hallertau Blanc Jester Nelson Sauvin Wai-iti
Beer Style
Blonde Ale Contemporary Craft Lager Hazy India Pale Ale Modern Golden Ale Session India Pale Ale Wheat Beer
Usage
Aroma
Origin
United Kingdom
Breeding/Supplier
Charles Faram
Last Updated
  • 2026-05-20 10:52:37
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.