AdmiralvsSuper Galena
Admiral and Super Galena are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Super Galena
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Super Galena
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal
Only in Super Galena
GrassySpicyPearPineappleGrapefruitGooseberryHoneyJuniper
Property
| Property | Admiral | Super Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 8–10% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |