Galaxy
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
5–9%
Total oil
1.8–5 mL
Australia
Bobek
Alpha acid
3.5–9.3%
Beta acid
4–6.6%
Total oil
0.7–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Galaxy
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bobek
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Galaxy
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineappleTropicalCannabisDank
Only in Bobek
PineFloral
Property
| Property | Galaxy | Bobek |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–16% | 3.5–9.3% |
| Beta acid | 5–9% | 4–6.6% |
| Co-humulone | 32–42% | 26–31% |
| Total oil | 1.8–5 mL | 0.7–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–69% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 13–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 4–7% |
| Origin | Australia | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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