GalenavsSouthern Sublime
Galena and Southern Sublime 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
Southern Sublime
Alpha acid
10.8–13.4%
Beta acid
4.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
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 Southern Sublime
- 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 Southern Sublime
OrangePlumMangoDankPungentCitrus
Property
| Property | Galena | Southern Sublime |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 10.8–13.4% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 4.9% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 26% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 49–51% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 2–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |