Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 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
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Target
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberryWoody
Only in Target
CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper
Property
| Property | Galena | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |