Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
HORT9909
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick HORT9909
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPineLimeLemon
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitOrangeResinCannabisDank
Only in HORT9909
HaySweetSpicyNobleBlack currant
Property
| Property | Apollo | HORT9909 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 27–29% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 11–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |