Altus
Alpha acid
15–18.5%
Beta acid
4–5.2%
Total oil
3–4.4 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 Altus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Galena
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Altus
ResinTangerine
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberryWoody
Property
| Property | Altus | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–18.5% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.2% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 26–29% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 3–4.4 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |