HarmonievsGalena

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

Harmonie

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–8%

Beta acid

5–8%

Total oil

0.9–1.4 mL

Czech Republic

Galena

Aroma

Alpha acid

12–15.5%

Beta acid

7.2–8.7%

Total oil

0.9–2.1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Harmonie

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

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Harmonie

BananaCaramelGreenApricot

Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody

Property

PropertyHarmonieGalena
Alpha acid4–8%12–15.5%
Beta acid5–8%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone19–22%36–40%
Total oil0.9–1.4 mL0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene30–40%40–50%
Humulene10–20%11–17%
Caryophyllene6–11%5–9%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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