Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Glacier
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Woody
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicy
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryCedar
Property
| Property | Galena | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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