EkuanotvsGalena

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

Ekuanot

Aroma

Alpha acid

13–15.5%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

2–4.5 mL

United States

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 Ekuanot

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Galena

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Lime

Only in Ekuanot

LemonOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonCitrusGuava

Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitGooseberrySpicyWoody

Property

PropertyEkuanotGalena
Alpha acid13–15.5%12–15.5%
Beta acid4–5.5%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone31–38%36–40%
Total oil2–4.5 mL0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene30–45%40–50%
Humulene12–20%11–17%
Caryophyllene8–12%5–9%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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