Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Orion
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Apollo
CitrusGrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Only in Orion
Spicy
Property
| Property | Apollo | Orion |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 6–9% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 2.5–5.75% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 25–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 0.8–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 41–56% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 16–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 6–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |