GalenavsSitiva Blend
Galena and Sitiva Blend are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 Sitiva Blend
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lime
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitFloralPeach
Property
| Property | Galena | Sitiva Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 7.2–7.6% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 50–58% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 10–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–10% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |