Adeena
Alpha acid
3.5–5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.8–1.1 mL
United States
Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Adeena
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Adeena
HerbalFloralLemonPine
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberryWoody
Property
| Property | Adeena | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–5% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 34–38% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.1 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–30% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 31–45% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 15–22% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Styrian Golding