LoralvsGalena

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

Loral

Aroma

Alpha acid

10–17%

Beta acid

1.5–6.5%

Total oil

1.5–3.4 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 Loral

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Galena

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Black currantFruity

Only in Loral

FloralCitrusDark

Only in Galena

PearPineappleGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody

Property

PropertyLoralGalena
Alpha acid10–17%12–15.5%
Beta acid1.5–6.5%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone20–24%36–40%
Total oil1.5–3.4 mL0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene52–58%40–50%
Humulene17–18%11–17%
Caryophyllene5–6%5–9%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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