Bohemie
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
6–9%
Total oil
1–1.5 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 Bohemie
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 myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Bohemie
HerbalFloralCitrus
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberryWoody
Property
| Property | Bohemie | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–9% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–26% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 17–23% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |