Junga
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.5–2.6 mL
Poland
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 Junga
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyFruityGrapefruitBlack currant
Only in Junga
Earthy
Only in Galena
PearPineappleLimeGooseberryWoody
Property
| Property | Junga | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 29–34% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.6 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
Target