Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Amarillo
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruitOrangeLemonDank
Only in Apollo
PineResinCannabisLime
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalMelonApricotPeach
Property
| Property | Apollo | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |