Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Waimea
Alpha acid
14.5–19%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.3 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Waimea
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Waimea
PineCitrusMandarinHerbalTangerine
Property
| Property | Galena | Waimea |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 14.5–19% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–6% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |