Galaxy
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
5–9%
Total oil
1.8–5 mL
Australia
El Dorado
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
6.4–8%
Total oil
2.5–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galaxy
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick El Dorado
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Tropical
Only in Galaxy
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineappleCannabisDank
Only in El Dorado
FruityPearWatermelonCandyStone fruit
Property
| Property | Galaxy | El Dorado |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–16% | 13–17% |
| Beta acid | 5–9% | 6.4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 32–42% | 28–33% |
| Total oil | 1.8–5 mL | 2.5–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–69% | 55–60% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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