Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Multihead
Alpha acid
3.5–4.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Multihead
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Multihead
CitrusTropicalPeach
Property
| Property | Galena | Multihead |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 45% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 47–49% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |