Pacific CrestvsGalena
Pacific Crest and Galena are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
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 Pacific Crest
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Pacific Crest
NobleTobaccoEarthyGrassyFloralHerbalPine
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberryWoody
Property
| Property | Pacific Crest | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 19–21% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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