Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Zeus
Alpha acid
13–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2.4–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zeus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Apollo
CitrusGrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Apollo | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |