HBC 692vsGalena

HBC 692 and Galena are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HBC 692

Aroma

Alpha acid

8.9–9.5%

Beta acid

8.3–10.2%

Total oil

1–2.2 mL

United States

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 HBC 692

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitWoody

Only in HBC 692

FloralStone fruitPotpourriCreamPine

Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberrySpicy

Property

PropertyHBC 692Galena
Alpha acid8.9–9.5%12–15.5%
Beta acid8.3–10.2%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone-36–40%
Total oil1–2.2 mL0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene-40–50%
Humulene-11–17%
Caryophyllene-5–9%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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