Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Bergamot
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeDankLime
Only in Bergamot
MangoCherryZestLemongrassJuniperTropicalPepperFloral
Only in Apollo
CitrusGrapefruitPineResinCannabisLemon
Property
| Property | Bergamot | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–10.7% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.9% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 39–40% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–45% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 14–15% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |