ApollovsSummit

Apollo and Summit are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Apollo

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–20.5%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

0.8–2.5 mL

United States

Summit

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

Beta acid

4–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

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

When to pick Summit

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusGrapefruitOrangeCannabisDank

Only in Apollo

PineResinLimeLemon

Only in Summit

Black currantAniseIncenseTangerineEarthyOnionGarlic

Property

PropertyApolloSummit
Alpha acid15–20.5%15–17.5%
Beta acid5.5–8%4–6.5%
Co-humulone23–28%26–33%
Total oil0.8–2.5 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene30–50%30–40%
Humulene20–35%18–22%
Caryophyllene14–20%12–16%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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