Cekin
Alpha acid
6–8%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.65–1.5 mL
Slovenia
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 Cekin
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 essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cekin
Mild
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Cekin | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–27% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 0.65–1.5 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 7–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |