Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Zappa
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Zappa
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruitySpicy
Only in Galena
PearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberryWoody
Only in Zappa
MintSavoryMangoPassion fruitTropicalCitrusPineFresh
Property
| Property | Galena | Zappa |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 6–9% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 8–9% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 40–45% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 64–65% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 4–5% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |