McKenzievsGalena

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

McKenzie

Aroma

Alpha acid

9–11%

Beta acid

8–9%

Total oil

2–3 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 McKenzie

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Grapefruit

Only in McKenzie

LemonNectarineMelonPineThymeStone fruitDankFloral

Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody

Property

PropertyMcKenzieGalena
Alpha acid9–11%12–15.5%
Beta acid8–9%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone-36–40%
Total oil2–3 mL0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene-40–50%
Humulene-11–17%
Caryophyllene-5–9%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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