HBC 692
Alpha acid
8.9–9.5%
Beta acid
8.3–10.2%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Galena
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
| Property | HBC 692 | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.9–9.5% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 8.3–10.2% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2.2 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |