Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Callista
Alpha acid
2–5%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
0.7–2.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Callista
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pear
Only in Galena
FruityPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Callista
CaramelPassion fruitOrangeApricotPeachPineBlackberryStrawberry
Property
| Property | Galena | Callista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 2–5% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 5–10% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 15–22% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 0.7–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 63–64% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |