GalaxyvsMoutere

Galaxy and Moutere are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Galaxy

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–16%

Beta acid

5–9%

Total oil

1.8–5 mL

Australia

Moutere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

1.5–1.9 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Galaxy

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Moutere

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Passion fruitTropical

Only in Galaxy

CitrusPeachPineappleCannabisDank

Only in Moutere

GrapefruitHayEarthyPine

Property

PropertyGalaxyMoutere
Alpha acid11–16%17.5–19.5%
Beta acid5–9%8–10%
Co-humulone32–42%24–28%
Total oil1.8–5 mL1.5–1.9 mL
Myrcene33–69%22–23%
Humulene1–2%15–16%
Caryophyllene7–13%5–6%
Farnesene3–5%0–1%
OriginAustraliaNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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