Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Galena
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitLime
Only in Apollo
CitrusOrangePineResinCannabisLemonDank
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Apollo | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |