Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Amarillo
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitSpicy
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberryWoody
Only in Amarillo
FloralTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank
Property
| Property | Galena | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |