Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Pilot
Alpha acid
8–11.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Pilot
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberryWoody
Only in Pilot
LemonMarmalade
Property
| Property | Galena | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 8–11.5% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 3.3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 28–37% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 35–40% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 3–6% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |