Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Atlas
Alpha acid
5–11%
Beta acid
4%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
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
When to pick Atlas
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineLime
Only in Apollo
CitrusGrapefruitOrangeResinCannabisLemonDank
Only in Atlas
Floral
Property
| Property | Apollo | Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 5–11% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 36–38% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 1.3–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 58–59% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 8–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 3–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 13–14% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |