Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangePineCitrusResin
Only in Admiral
TeaFreshHerbal
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitCannabisLimeLemonDank
Property
| Property | Admiral | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |