Strata
Alpha acid
11–12.5%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
2.3–3.5 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 Strata
- 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
CannabisGrapefruitDank
Only in Strata
Passion fruitStrawberryMusty
Only in Apollo
CitrusOrangePineResinLimeLemon
Property
| Property | Strata | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–12.5% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 21% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 2.3–3.5 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–65% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 22–30% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–13% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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