GalenavsMount Hood
Galena and Mount Hood are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberryWoody
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungent
Property
| Property | Galena | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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