ZeniavsApollo

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

Zenia

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

4.4–5.1%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 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 Zenia

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Apollo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

DankResinOrangeCitrusPine

Only in Zenia

OnionFruityMarmaladeGarlic

Only in Apollo

GrapefruitCannabisLimeLemon

Property

PropertyZeniaApollo
Alpha acid11–14%15–20.5%
Beta acid4.4–5.1%5.5–8%
Co-humulone-23–28%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL0.8–2.5 mL
Myrcene-30–50%
Humulene-20–35%
Caryophyllene-14–20%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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