GalenavsMcKenzie

Galena and McKenzie 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

McKenzie

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–11%

Beta acid

8–9%

Total oil

2–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick McKenzie

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Grapefruit

Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody

Only in McKenzie

LemonNectarineMelonPineThymeStone fruitDankFloral

Property

PropertyGalenaMcKenzie
Alpha acid12–15.5%9–11%
Beta acid7.2–8.7%8–9%
Co-humulone36–40%-
Total oil0.9–2.1 mL2–3 mL
Myrcene40–50%-
Humulene11–17%-
Caryophyllene5–9%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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