Helga
Alpha acid
5.4–7.3%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
0.6–1 mL
Australia
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 Helga
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 Helga
Noble
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Helga | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.3% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–23% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 1–13% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 35–55% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–45% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |