Aquila
Alpha acid
6.5–8.9%
Beta acid
3–4.9%
Total oil
-
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 Aquila
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aquila
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Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Aquila | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.9% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.9% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 46% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 61–63% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 1–3% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 2–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |