Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
YQH-1380
Alpha acid
9.3–11%
Beta acid
6.8–7%
Total oil
1.3–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick YQH-1380
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineappleLime
Only in Galena
FruityPearBlack currantGrapefruitGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in YQH-1380
GuavaPeachOrange
Property
| Property | Galena | YQH-1380 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 9.3–11% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 6.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 32–33% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 67–68% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |