Mandarina BavariavsGalena
Mandarina Bavaria (dual purpose) and Galena (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
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 Mandarina Bavaria
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonCitrusResinHerbalTropical
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Mandarina Bavaria | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10.5% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 31–35% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |