ApollovsGaia

Apollo and Gaia are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Apollo

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–20.5%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

0.8–2.5 mL

United States

Gaia

Bittering

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

PropertyApolloGaia
Alpha acid15–20.5%12–15%
Beta acid5.5–8%5–10%
Co-humulone23–28%20–29%
Total oil0.8–2.5 mL1.5–2.5 mL
Myrcene30–50%23–37%
Humulene20–35%2–4%
Caryophyllene14–20%9–12%
Farnesene0–1%5–7%
OriginUnited StatesCzech Republic
PurposeBitteringBittering

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