Michigan CoppervsGalena
Michigan Copper and Galena are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Michigan Copper
Alpha acid
8.8–11%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
1.15–2.7 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 Michigan Copper
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantFruity
Only in Michigan Copper
HibiscusFloralTropicalCandyResin
Only in Galena
PearPineappleGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Michigan Copper | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–11% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 32–36% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1.15–2.7 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 42–44% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |