Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Ekuanot
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lime
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Ekuanot
LemonOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonCitrusGuava
Property
| Property | Galena | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |