Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Medusa
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lime
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonCitrusApricotLemonAlfalfaPeach
Property
| Property | Galena | Medusa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 3–5% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 35–49% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 0.4–0.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 13–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |