Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Talus
Alpha acid
8.1–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Talus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitWoody
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberrySpicy
Only in Talus
CitrusRosePineResinTropicalSagePotpourriFloralCreamStone fruit
Property
| Property | Galena | Talus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 8.1–9.5% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 8.3–10.2% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 34–39% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 16–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 9–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |