Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Sun
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4.5–7%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sun
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Sun
Herbal
Property
| Property | Galena | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 4.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | - |
| Humulene | 11–17% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |