BannervsGalena

Banner (bittering) and Galena (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Banner

Bittering

Alpha acid

8.4–13.1%

Beta acid

5.3–8%

Total oil

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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 Banner

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Banner

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Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody

Property

PropertyBannerGalena
Alpha acid8.4–13.1%12–15.5%
Beta acid5.3–8%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone34%36–40%
Total oil-0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene-40–50%
Humulene-11–17%
Caryophyllene-5–9%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringAroma

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