Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick USDA 008
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in USDA 008
FloralCitrusSweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Property
| Property | Galena | USDA 008 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 10.1–11.1% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 2.7–3.3% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 25–26% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1.6–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 6–7% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 48–49% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 16–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |