Canadian RedvinevsGalena
Canadian Redvine and Galena are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Canadian Redvine
Alpha acid
5–6%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Canadian Redvine
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Canadian Redvine
CherryBerryPine
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Canadian Redvine | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–6% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 47% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 69–71% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 1–3% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |