Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
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 Admiral
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Galena
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Admiral | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |