Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Sabro
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
1.8–3.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Sabro
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Only in Sabro
TangerineCoconutTropicalStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal
Property
| Property | Apollo | Sabro |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 1.8–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 50–68% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 7–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |