Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Nectaron
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4.5–5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Nectaron
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineappleGrapefruit
Only in Galena
FruityPearBlack currantLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Nectaron
TropicalCitrusPassion fruitPeachNectar
Property
| Property | Galena | Nectaron |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 9.5–12% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 4.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 26–28% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 59–65% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |