Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
McKenzie
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
2–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick McKenzie
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitPineLemonDank
Only in Apollo
CitrusOrangeResinCannabisLime
Only in McKenzie
NectarineMelonThymeStone fruitFloral
Property
| Property | Apollo | McKenzie |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 9–11% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 8–9% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | - |
| Humulene | 20–35% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |