Apollo™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Apollo™ is a very high alpha variety with low cohumulone and great storage stability, making it a perfect bittering hop. Released by Hopsteiner Breeding Program in 2006 after initial breeding began in 2000. A derivative of Zeus.

Apollo™'s high alpha acid make it well used for bittering. As a dry hop, Apollo™ lends grapefruit and resin.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Apollo, the best alternatives are Bravo™, Columbus, Magnum, Nugget, or Warrior®.

At A Glance

Profile Citrus, Tropical Fruit, Piney, Resinous
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 15.0 - 19.0%
Substitutes Bravo™, Columbus, Magnum, Nugget, Warrior®
Pairs with Azacca™, Cascade, El Dorado®
Beer Styles Pale Ale, India Pale Ale

General Information

Country United States
Storage Stability
Retains 80 - 90% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 15.0 - 19.0%
Beta Acid 5.5 - 8.0%
Cohumulone 23.0 - 28.0%
Total Oil 1.5 - 2.5ml/100g
Myrcene 30.0 - 55.0%
Humulene 20.0 - 35.0%
Caryophyllene 14.0 - 20.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 2600 - 3000 lbs/acre
Maturity Very late
Resistant Downy mildew
Susceptible Powdery mildew
Growth Rate Moderate
Cones Small to medium size with compact density
Ease of Harvest Fair

Apollo Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-17 19:19:18
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.