Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Merkur
Alpha acid
12–16.2%
Beta acid
4.5–7.3%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Merkur
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Only in Merkur
SugarPineappleMintEarthy
Property
| Property | Apollo | Merkur |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 12–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.5–7.3% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 17–20% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 45–50% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 28–32% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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