Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
HBC 630
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick HBC 630
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Fruity
Only in Galena
PearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in HBC 630
CherryFloralHerbalCitrusRaspberryTropicalCandy
Property
| Property | Galena | HBC 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |