ApollovsTahoma

Apollo (bittering) and Tahoma (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Apollo

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–20.5%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

0.8–2.5 mL

United States

Tahoma

Aroma

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

PropertyApolloTahoma
Alpha acid15–20.5%7–8.2%
Beta acid5.5–8%8.5–9.5%
Co-humulone23–28%15–17%
Total oil0.8–2.5 mL1–2 mL
Myrcene30–50%67–72%
Humulene20–35%9–11%
Caryophyllene14–20%2–4%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringAroma

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