Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Hydra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lime
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Hydra
CitrusTangerineMandarinZestResinBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Property
| Property | Galena | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |