Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Pioneer
Alpha acid
8–10.5%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
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 Pioneer
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitLemon
Only in Apollo
CitrusOrangePineResinCannabisLimeDank
Only in Pioneer
CedarHerbalCrispClean
Property
| Property | Apollo | Pioneer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 8–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 1–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 34–36% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 18–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |