Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Tahoma
Alpha acid
7–8.2%
Beta acid
8.5–9.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Tahoma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitSpicyWoody
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberry
Only in Tahoma
CitrusLemonCedarPineOrange
Property
| Property | Galena | Tahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 7–8.2% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 8.5–9.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 15–17% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 67–72% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 9–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |