US Apollo Hop Pellets 1 lb

Apollo is a high alpha American dual purpose hop developed for exceptional bittering performance while offering a surprisingly expressive aroma profile. Released by Hopsteiner in 2006, Apollo is valued for its clean bitterness, high oil content, and bold citrus resin character. Although frequently used as a bittering hop, it also performs well in whirlpool and dry hop additions, contributing layers of grapefruit, pine, and herbal complexity to hop forward beers.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Yakima Chief Hops
• Hop Type: Dual Purpose
• Origin: United States
• Alpha Acid: 15.0 - 19.0%
• Beta Acid: 5.5 - 8.0%
• Cohumulone: 40 - 45%

Flavor & Aroma Profile

Apollo delivers bold flavors and aromas of grapefruit, orange peel, resinous pine, herbal spice, and earthy dankness, with subtle notes of citrus zest and black pepper. Early kettle additions provide an assertive yet clean bitterness, while late additions and dry hopping bring forward bright citrus and pine with a pleasantly resinous finish. Its high oil content allows Apollo to contribute more aroma than many traditional high alpha bittering hops.

Brewing Applications

Apollo is an excellent choice for West Coast IPA, American IPA, Double IPA, Imperial IPA, American Pale Ale, Red IPA, Barleywine, Porter, and Stout. It pairs especially well with Centennial, Chinook, Columbus, Simcoe, Citra, and Cascade, where it adds firm bitterness and resinous depth without overshadowing fruit forward aroma hops.

Recommended Hop Substitutes

If Apollo is unavailable, consider:

• Warrior – Clean, high alpha bittering with mild citrus notes.
• Columbus – Bold resin, citrus, and dank character.
• Zeus – Similar high alpha performance with pungent resinous qualities.
• Nugget – Strong bittering with herbal and earthy complexity.
• Chinook – Pine forward with citrus and a firm bitterness.

Lineage & History

Apollo was developed by Hopsteiner as part of its advanced breeding program to create a high yielding, high alpha hop with excellent brewing performance. It was bred from Zeus and an experimental USDA breeding line, combining the intense bittering potential of modern American hops with improved aroma characteristics and agronomic performance. Since its commercial release in 2006, Apollo has become a reliable choice for brewers seeking efficient bittering alongside bold citrus and pine aromas, making it a valuable addition to both classic and modern American beer styles.