Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Caliente
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPineLemon
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitOrangeResinCannabisLimeDank
Only in Caliente
PeachStone fruitMandarinZest
Property
| Property | Apollo | Caliente |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.3% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | - |
| Humulene | 20–35% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |