ApollovsGreen Bullet
Apollo (bittering) and Green Bullet (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Green Bullet
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineResin
Only in Apollo
CitrusGrapefruitOrangeCannabisLimeLemonDank
Only in Green Bullet
Black currantPlumDriedFloral
Property
| Property | Apollo | Green Bullet |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 6.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 38–43% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 37–39% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 28–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |