ApollovsPerle (GR)
Apollo (bittering) and Perle (GR) (aroma) 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
Perle (GR)
Alpha acid
4–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5%
Total oil
0.5–2.5 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Perle (GR)
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Apollo
CitrusGrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Only in Perle (GR)
FloralFruityMintStone fruitHerbalEarthySlightly
Property
| Property | Apollo | Perle (GR) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 4–9% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 2.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 29–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 0.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 20–35% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 35–55% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 10–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |