EclipsevsApollo

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

Eclipse

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15.7–19%

Beta acid

5.9–9%

Total oil

1.8–2.7 mL

Australia

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 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

PropertyEclipseApollo
Alpha acid15.7–19%15–20.5%
Beta acid5.9–9%5.5–8%
Co-humulone33–37%23–28%
Total oil1.8–2.7 mL0.8–2.5 mL
Myrcene35–49%30–50%
Humulene0–2%20–35%
Caryophyllene6–12%14–20%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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