Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tropica
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pineapple
Only in Galena
FruityPearBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Tropica
MandarinOrangeTropicalDank
Property
| Property | Galena | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | - |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | - |
| Humulene | 11–17% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |