GalenavsGrungeist

Galena and Grungeist are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Galena

Aroma

Alpha acid

12–15.5%

Beta acid

7.2–8.7%

Total oil

0.9–2.1 mL

United States

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonFloralLavenderZest

Property

PropertyGalenaGrungeist
Alpha acid12–15.5%2.9%
Beta acid7.2–8.7%9%
Co-humulone36–40%19.2%
Total oil0.9–2.1 mL-
Myrcene40–50%-
Humulene11–17%-
Caryophyllene5–9%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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