GalenavsX13459

Galena and X13459 are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Galena

Aroma

Alpha acid

12–15.5%

Beta acid

7.2–8.7%

Total oil

0.9–2.1 mL

United States

X13459

Aroma

Alpha acid

3–5.5%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick X13459

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody

Only in X13459

FloralTropicalPeachCitrusStrawberry

Property

PropertyGalenaX13459
Alpha acid12–15.5%3–5.5%
Beta acid7.2–8.7%4–5%
Co-humulone36–40%21–24%
Total oil0.9–2.1 mL0.8–2 mL
Myrcene40–50%-
Humulene11–17%-
Caryophyllene5–9%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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