Medusa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.7 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 Medusa
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lime
Only in Medusa
GuavaMelonCitrusApricotLemonAlfalfaPeach
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Medusa | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6.5% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 35–49% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.7 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 9–10% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–14% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |