Apollo

US · AA 17–20%

Super-high-alpha bittering with citrus edge.

Description

Released by Hopsteiner in 2006. Apollo posts some of the highest alpha-acid percentages on the market. Used for clean bittering with a hint of citrus-resin character, mostly in big West Coast IPAs and double IPAs where every IBU per ounce counts.

Profile

Alpha acid17–20%
Beta acid6–8%
Total oils1.5–2.5 mL/100g
Flavorcitrus, resinous, grapefruit

Classic uses

Substitutes