Amethyst
Alpha acid
3.5–6%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
Czech Republic
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 Amethyst
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Amethyst
CitrusEarthy
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberryWoody
Property
| Property | Amethyst | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–6% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–28% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 41–43% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 18–20% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |