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Apollo
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About
Super-alpha hop Apollo was first bred in 2000 by Hopsteiner and released to the public in 2006. it is descended from Zeus and two other unnamed USDA varieties. It tends to be quite expensive, though quantities used tend to be smaller due to its ultra-high concentration of alpha-acids.
Origin
Released in 2006 from the Hopsteiner Breeding Programme in the US.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
SharpClean BitteringGrapefruit NotesLemonPineResinousLimeGrapefruitOrangeResinCannabisClean
Recommended Beer Styles
India Pale AleImperial India Pale AleExperimental Beers
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
30-50%
Humulene
20-35%
Caryophyllene
14-20%
Farnesene
≥1%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid15.0 - 20.0%
Beta Acid5.5 - 8.0%
Co-Humulone23-28%
Technical Details
Total Oil1.5-2.5 mL/100g
HSI0.15
Flavor Intensity8/10
Brewing Usebittering
StorabilityRetains 80%-90% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)