Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 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 Santiam
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyBlack currant
Only in Santiam
Floral
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleGrapefruitLimeGooseberryWoody
Property
| Property | Santiam | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.3–8.5% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 18–24% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2.2 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–25% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–9% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 14–18% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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