DiamantvsGalena

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

Diamant

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–7.5%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

1.5–1.7 mL

Germany

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 Diamant

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
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Diamant

FennelLavenderCitrus

Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody

Property

PropertyDiamantGalena
Alpha acid7–7.5%12–15.5%
Beta acid-7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone18–20%36–40%
Total oil1.5–1.7 mL0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene-40–50%
Humulene-11–17%
Caryophyllene-5–9%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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