Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
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 Zenith
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Zenith
FloralCitrus
Property
| Property | Galena | Zenith |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 9–11% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 25% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 51–53% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 18–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |