Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Ultra
Alpha acid
3–9.7%
Beta acid
3.6–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Ultra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Ultra
MildPleasantFloral
Property
| Property | Galena | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 3.6–5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |