Eureka
Alpha acid
17–20%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.4 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 Eureka
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Apollo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPineDank
Only in Eureka
HerbalDarkMintPeachStone fruitBlack currantMandarin
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitOrangeResinCannabisLimeLemon
Property
| Property | Eureka | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17–20% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 27–30% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.4 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 42–44% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 29–30% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 0–1% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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