CeleiavsGalena

Celeia and Galena are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Celeia

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–6%

Beta acid

2–4%

Total oil

0.5–3.6 mL

Slovenia

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 Celeia

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Celeia

NobleFloralLavenderEarthyHerbal

Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberryWoody

Property

PropertyCeleiaGalena
Alpha acid3–6%12–15.5%
Beta acid2–4%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone25–29%36–40%
Total oil0.5–3.6 mL0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene26–35%40–50%
Humulene18–23%11–17%
Caryophyllene8–9%5–9%
Farnesene3–7%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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