Barbe RougevsGalena
Barbe Rouge and Galena are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
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 Barbe Rouge
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lime
Only in Barbe Rouge
CitrusKumquatOrangeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloralBerryHerbal
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Barbe Rouge | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–10% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.6% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1.1–3 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–60% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–4% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |