Altus
Alpha acid
15–18.5%
Beta acid
4–5.2%
Total oil
3–4.4 mL
United States
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 Altus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Resin
Only in Altus
SpicyTangerine
Only in Apollo
CitrusGrapefruitOrangePineCannabisLimeLemonDank
Property
| Property | Altus | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–18.5% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.2% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–29% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 3–4.4 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–50% |
| Humulene | - | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |