XJA2/436vsApollo

XJA2/436 and Apollo are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

XJA2/436

Bittering

Alpha acid

11.5–16.4%

Beta acid

7.8–8.4%

Total oil

1.1–1.7 mL

South Africa

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 XJA2/436

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Apollo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LemonResinCitrus

Only in XJA2/436

ZestPapayaCataloupeGooseberryBlueberry

Only in Apollo

GrapefruitOrangePineCannabisLimeDank

Property

PropertyXJA2/436Apollo
Alpha acid11.5–16.4%15–20.5%
Beta acid7.8–8.4%5.5–8%
Co-humulone29–30%23–28%
Total oil1.1–1.7 mL0.8–2.5 mL
Myrcene18–30%30–50%
Humulene21–35%20–35%
Caryophyllene11–13%14–20%
Farnesene8–18%0–1%
OriginSouth AfricaUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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