Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Gaia
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Gaia
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Apollo
CitrusGrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Only in Gaia
HoppySpicy
Property
| Property | Apollo | Gaia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 5–10% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 20–29% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 23–37% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 2–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 9–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–7% |
| Origin | United States | Czech Republic |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |