ApollovsPacific Jade
Apollo (bittering) and Pacific Jade (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Only in Pacific Jade
SpicyHerbalBlack currant
Property
| Property | Apollo | Pacific Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 12–14% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 7–8% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 1.1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 33–34% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 32–33% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 10–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |