BRU-1
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
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 BRU-1
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Galena
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineappleFruity
Only in BRU-1
Green
Only in Galena
PearBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | BRU-1 | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–55% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 7–8% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |