CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 CTZ
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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
CitrusCannabisDank
Only in CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurry
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitOrangePineResinLimeLemon
Property
| Property | CTZ | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |