Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Summit
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
| Property | Apollo | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |