Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 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 Amarillo
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyGrapefruit
Only in Amarillo
FloralTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberryWoody
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |