Triumph
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 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 Triumph
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineOrangeLimeCitrus
Only in Triumph
SpicyPeachFruity
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitResinCannabisLemonDank
Property
| Property | Triumph | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.8 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 28–34% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |