Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
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 Contessa
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pear
Only in Contessa
GreenFloralLemongrass
Only in Galena
FruityPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Contessa | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |