Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Sussex
Alpha acid
4.3–5.8%
Beta acid
2.4–3.2%
Total oil
0.4–0.6 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sussex
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Sussex
EarthyGrassyMintVanillaCitrus
Property
| Property | Galena | Sussex |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 4.3–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 2.4–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 29–32% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 0.4–0.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 41–43% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 22–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |