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Apolon

Dual PurposeHigh AlphaSlovenia
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About

Apolon hops are hard to come by with cultivation dwindling since its Super Styrian status was brought into question. Originally introduced as a Super Styrian in the 1970's, it has since been reclassified as a Slovenian hybrid and is a cross between Brewer's Gold and a Yugoslavian wild male.

Flavor & Aroma Characteristics

MildSharp

Recommended Beer Styles

BitterIndia Pale AleImperial India Pale AleExperimental Beers

Substitutes

Oil Composition

Myrcene
63-50%
Humulene
26-35%
Caryophyllene
4-20%
Farnesene
≥11.3%

Acid Profile

Alpha Acid10.0 - 12.0%
Beta Acid4.0 - 8.0%
Co-Humulone2.25-28%

Technical Details

Total Oil1.3-1.6 mL/100g
HSI0.43
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityRetains 57% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20°C (68°F)