Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Galaxy
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
5–9%
Total oil
1.8–5 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Galaxy
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusCannabisDank
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitOrangePineResinLimeLemon
Only in Galaxy
Passion fruitPeachPineappleTropical
Property
| Property | Apollo | Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 5–9% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 32–42% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 1.8–5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 33–69% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–5% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |