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

Bittering

Alpha acid

12–14.5%

Beta acid

8.5–9%

Total oil

1.5–2.8 mL

United States

Super Galena

Bittering

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

PropertySatusSuper Galena
Alpha acid12–14.5%13–16%
Beta acid8.5–9%8–10%
Co-humulone32–35%35–40%
Total oil1.5–2.8 mL0.8–2.5 mL
Myrcene40–45%45–60%
Humulene15–20%-
Caryophyllene7–10%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeBitteringBittering

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