El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 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 El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Galena
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityPear
Only in El Dorado
TropicalWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Only in Galena
PineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | El Dorado | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–8% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–33% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 2.5–3.3 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–60% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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