Apollo T90 Hop Pellets US Hops

Apollo T90 Hop Pellets US Hops

Apollo is a powerful American hop variety best known for its exceptionally high alpha acid content and excellent bittering capabilities. Developed by Hopsteiner and released in 2006, Apollo was bred to deliver efficient bitterness while retaining a distinctive citrus and resinous character.

With its ancestry tracing back to Zeus, Apollo has become a useful choice for brewers looking for firm bitterness in American IPAs, Pale Ales and stronger beer styles. Its high alpha acid content means relatively small additions can deliver substantial bitterness, making it particularly useful in recipes where you don't want excessive hop material in the kettle.

But Apollo isn't just about bitterness. Later additions can introduce grapefruit, lime and pine, with a resinous, slightly dank edge that suits traditional West Coast IPAs. It's a hop that deserves consideration beyond the beginning of the boil.

Hop Characteristics

• Origin: USA
• Format: T90 Hop Pellets
• Harvest: 2023
• Alpha Acid: 17.40%
• Aroma & Flavour: Grapefruit, lime, pine, citrus and resin
• Usage: Bittering, late-boil additions, whirlpool and dry hopping
• Beer Styles: American IPA, West Coast IPA, American Pale Ale, Imperial IPA, American Stout and Barleywine

Hop Pairings

Apollo works particularly well alongside Cascade US and Centennial in American Pale Ales and West Coast IPAs. Apollo can provide the firm bittering foundation while Cascade and Centennial contribute their familiar grapefruit, floral and citrus characteristics.

For a more assertive hop combination, try Apollo with Columbus and Chinook. These varieties complement Apollo's piney, resinous character and are particularly suited to old-school American IPAs with a bold hop presence.

Apollo can also be paired with Citra or Mosaic for a more fruit-forward approach, providing a strong bittering backbone while allowing the later hop additions to deliver their tropical and citrus aromas.

For brewers who enjoy experimenting, Apollo is also worth trying as a single-hop IPA to explore just how much character this traditionally bittering-focused variety can contribute.