Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Samba
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
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 Samba
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pineapple
Only in Galena
FruityPearBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Samba
TropicalMangoStone fruitCandyOrange
Property
| Property | Galena | Samba |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | - |
| Humulene | 11–17% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |