Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Tillicum
Alpha acid
13.5–15.5%
Beta acid
9.5–11.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tillicum
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- 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 Tillicum
Stone fruitCitrus
Property
| Property | Galena | Tillicum |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 13.5–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 9.5–11.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 39–41% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 13–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |