Dr. Rudi
Alpha acid
10–12%
Beta acid
7–8.5%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
New Zealand
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 Dr. Rudi
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Dr. Rudi
ResinPineLemongrass
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Dr. Rudi | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–12% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 7–8.5% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 36–39% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.6 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 28–30% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 33–34% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |