JarrylovsApollo

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

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

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 Jarrylo

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Apollo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonLimeOrange

Only in Jarrylo

PearSpicyBananaWhite

Only in Apollo

CitrusGrapefruitPineResinCannabisDank

Property

PropertyJarryloApollo
Alpha acid15–17%15–20.5%
Beta acid6–7.5%5.5–8%
Co-humulone34–37%23–28%
Total oil3.6–4.3 mL0.8–2.5 mL
Myrcene40–55%30–50%
Humulene15–18%20–35%
Caryophyllene8–11%14–20%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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