Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
XJA2/436
Alpha acid
11.5–16.4%
Beta acid
7.8–8.4%
Total oil
1.1–1.7 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick XJA2/436
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusResinLemon
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitOrangePineCannabisLimeDank
Only in XJA2/436
ZestPapayaCataloupeGooseberryBlueberry
Property
| Property | Apollo | XJA2/436 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 11.5–16.4% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 7.8–8.4% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 29–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 1.1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 18–30% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 21–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–18% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |