GalenavsBarbe Rouge
Galena and Barbe Rouge are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lime
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Barbe Rouge
CitrusKumquatOrangeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryFloralBerryHerbal
Property
| Property | Galena | Barbe Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 3.8–10% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 3.3–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1.1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 35–60% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–4% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |