ApollovsBergamot

Apollo (bittering) and Bergamot (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Apollo

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–20.5%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

0.8–2.5 mL

United States

Bergamot

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10.7%

Beta acid

6–8.9%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Apollo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Bergamot

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

OrangeLimeDank

Only in Apollo

CitrusGrapefruitPineResinCannabisLemon

Only in Bergamot

MangoCherryZestLemongrassJuniperTropicalPepperFloral

Property

PropertyApolloBergamot
Alpha acid15–20.5%8–10.7%
Beta acid5.5–8%6–8.9%
Co-humulone23–28%39–40%
Total oil0.8–2.5 mL-
Myrcene30–50%44–45%
Humulene20–35%14–15%
Caryophyllene14–20%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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