ApollovsCaliente

Apollo (bittering) and Caliente (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

Caliente

Dual purpose

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

PropertyApolloCaliente
Alpha acid15–20.5%14–16%
Beta acid5.5–8%4.3%
Co-humulone23–28%35%
Total oil0.8–2.5 mL-
Myrcene30–50%-
Humulene20–35%-
Caryophyllene14–20%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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