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

Aroma

Alpha acid

5–6%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

-

Canada

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 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

PropertyCanadian RedvineGalena
Alpha acid5–6%12–15.5%
Beta acid5–6%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone47%36–40%
Total oil-0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene69–71%40–50%
Humulene1–3%11–17%
Caryophyllene1–3%5–9%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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