Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Wai-iti
Alpha acid
2.5–3.5%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.8 mL
New Zealand
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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Wai-iti
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeSpicy
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitGooseberryWoody
Only in Wai-iti
Stone fruitPeachApricotCitrusMandarin
Property
| Property | Galena | Wai-iti |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 2.5–3.5% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1.4–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 2–4% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 27–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–14% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |