Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
United Kingdom
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 Herald
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
OrangeGrapefruitCitrus
Only in Herald
Clean
Only in Apollo
PineResinCannabisLimeLemonDank
Property
| Property | Herald | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–13% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 1–1.9 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |