Equinox
Alpha acid
14.5–15.5%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 Equinox
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Galena
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Equinox
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Only in Galena
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Property
| Property | Equinox | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–15.5% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |