Eclipse
Alpha acid
15.7–19%
Beta acid
5.9–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.7 mL
Australia
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 Eclipse
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Apollo
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPine
Only in Eclipse
Mandarin
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitOrangeResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Property
| Property | Eclipse | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15.7–19% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.9–9% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 33–37% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.7 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–49% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 0–2% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–12% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |