Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Zenia
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4.4–5.1%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Zenia
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusOrangePineResinDank
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitCannabisLimeLemon
Only in Zenia
OnionFruityMarmaladeGarlic
Property
| Property | Apollo | Zenia |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.4–5.1% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | - |
| Humulene | 20–35% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |