Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
McKenzie
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
| Property | Galena | McKenzie |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 9–11% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 8–9% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | - |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | - |
| Humulene | 11–17% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |