Aurora
Alpha acid
6.5–13%
Beta acid
2.7–5.5%
Total oil
0.9–1.8 mL
Slovenia
Galaxy
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
5–9%
Total oil
1.8–5 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Aurora
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Galaxy
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aurora
FloralSpicyLemongrassNoble
Only in Galaxy
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineappleTropicalCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Aurora | Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–13% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–5.5% | 5–9% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 32–42% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.8 mL | 1.8–5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 33–69% |
| Humulene | 20–25% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 5–10% | 3–5% |
| Origin | Slovenia | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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