Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Strata
Alpha acid
11–12.5%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
2.3–3.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Strata
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitCannabisDank
Only in Apollo
CitrusOrangePineResinLimeLemon
Only in Strata
Passion fruitStrawberryMusty
Property
| Property | Apollo | Strata |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 11–12.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 21% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 2.3–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 52–65% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 22–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 5–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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