Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Riwaka
Alpha acid
4.5–6.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
New Zealand
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 Riwaka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Riwaka
TropicalPassion fruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Galena | Riwaka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 4.5–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 29–38% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 67–70% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 8–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 2–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |