McKenzie
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
2–3 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 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
| Property | McKenzie | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–9% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | - | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |