Dr. Rudi
Alpha acid
10–12%
Beta acid
7–8.5%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
New Zealand
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 Dr. Rudi
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
ResinPine
Only in Dr. Rudi
Lemongrass
Only in Apollo
CitrusGrapefruitOrangeCannabisLimeLemonDank
Property
| Property | Dr. Rudi | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–12% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 7–8.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 36–39% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.6 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 28–30% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 33–34% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |