Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Tahoma
Alpha acid
7–8.2%
Beta acid
8.5–9.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Tahoma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruitOrangePineLemon
Only in Apollo
ResinCannabisLimeDank
Only in Tahoma
CedarSpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Apollo | Tahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 7–8.2% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 8.5–9.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 15–17% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 67–72% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 9–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |