Loral
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
1.5–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3.4 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 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
| Property | Loral | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.5–6.5% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3.4 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–58% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |