Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
HBC 472
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1.3–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick HBC 472
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityGrapefruitWoody
Only in Galena
PearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberrySpicy
Only in HBC 472
EarthyFloralCoconutCitrusWhiskey
Property
| Property | Galena | HBC 472 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 40–45% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1.3–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 0.5–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 26–32% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–6% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |