ChallengervsSuper Galena
Challenger (dual purpose) and Super Galena (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Super Galena
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Challenger
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Super Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Only in Super Galena
GrassySpicyPearPineappleGrapefruitGooseberryHoneyJuniper
Property
| Property | Challenger | Super Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–9% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 8–10% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–42% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 24–26% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |