CalientevsApollo

Caliente (dual purpose) and Apollo (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Caliente

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4.3%

Total oil

-

United States

Apollo

Bittering

Alpha acid

15–20.5%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

0.8–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Caliente

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Apollo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusPineLemon

Only in Caliente

PeachStone fruitMandarinZest

Only in Apollo

GrapefruitOrangeResinCannabisLimeDank

Property

PropertyCalienteApollo
Alpha acid14–16%15–20.5%
Beta acid4.3%5.5–8%
Co-humulone35%23–28%
Total oil-0.8–2.5 mL
Myrcene-30–50%
Humulene-20–35%
Caryophyllene-14–20%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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