GaiavsApollo

Gaia and Apollo are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Gaia

Bittering

Alpha acid

12–15%

Beta acid

5–10%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

Czech Republic

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 Gaia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Apollo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Gaia

HoppySpicy

Only in Apollo

CitrusGrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisLimeLemonDank

Property

PropertyGaiaApollo
Alpha acid12–15%15–20.5%
Beta acid5–10%5.5–8%
Co-humulone20–29%23–28%
Total oil1.5–2.5 mL0.8–2.5 mL
Myrcene23–37%30–50%
Humulene2–4%20–35%
Caryophyllene9–12%14–20%
Farnesene5–7%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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