Lotus
Alpha acid
13–17%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 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 Lotus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Galena
- 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 Lotus
OrangeVanillaBerryTropicalCream
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Lotus | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–17% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 33–39% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–35% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 35–40% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |