Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 mL
United States
Zeus
Alpha acid
13–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2.4–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Galena
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currant
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Only in Zeus
LicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Galena | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Bittering |