Pride of RingwoodvsGalena
Pride of Ringwood (bittering) and Galena (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Pride of Ringwood
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
-
Australia
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 Pride of Ringwood
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Pride of Ringwood
CedarOakHerbal
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Pride of Ringwood | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 26–39% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–41% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |