XJA2/436
Alpha acid
11.5–16.4%
Beta acid
7.8–8.4%
Total oil
1.1–1.7 mL
South Africa
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 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
| Property | XJA2/436 | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–16.4% | 15–20.5% |
| Beta acid | 7.8–8.4% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 29–30% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.7 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 18–30% | 30–50% |
| Humulene | 21–35% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 14–20% |
| Farnesene | 8–18% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |