AmarillovsGalena

Amarillo and Galena are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Galena

Aroma

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

PropertyAmarilloGalena
Alpha acid7–11%12–15.5%
Beta acid5.5–8%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone21–24%36–40%
Total oil1–2.3 mL0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene40–70%40–50%
Humulene19–24%11–17%
Caryophyllene7–10%5–9%
Farnesene6–9%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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