Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Liberty
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemon
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisLimeDank
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalSpicyDelicate
Property
| Property | Apollo | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 15–25% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |