Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
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 Chinook
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineResinGrapefruitDankCannabis
Only in Chinook
Spicy
Only in Apollo
CitrusOrangeLimeLemon
Property
| Property | Chinook | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 18–24% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |