Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Sabro
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–7%
Total oil
1.8–3.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Sabro
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Sabro
CitrusTangerineCoconutTropicalStone fruitCedarMintCreamHerbal
Property
| Property | Galena | Sabro |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 12–17% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 4–7% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 20–24% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1.8–3.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 50–68% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 7–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |