SatusvsSuper Galena
Satus and Super Galena are popular bittering hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Satus
Alpha acid
12–14.5%
Beta acid
8.5–9%
Total oil
1.5–2.8 mL
United States
Super Galena
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Satus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Super Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Satus
CitrusClean
Only in Super Galena
GrassySpicyPearPineappleGrapefruitGooseberryHoneyJuniper
Property
| Property | Satus | Super Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14.5% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–9% | 8–10% |
| Co-humulone | 32–35% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.8 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–45% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Bittering |