Sitiva BlendvsGalena

Sitiva Blend and Galena are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Sitiva Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

7.2–7.6%

Beta acid

4.2–4.5%

Total oil

-

United States

Galena

Aroma

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 Sitiva Blend

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Lime

Only in Sitiva Blend

Stone fruitFloralPeach

Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitGooseberrySpicyWoody

Property

PropertySitiva BlendGalena
Alpha acid7.2–7.6%12–15.5%
Beta acid4.2–4.5%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone27–28%36–40%
Total oil-0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene50–58%40–50%
Humulene10–11%11–17%
Caryophyllene-5–9%
Farnesene9–10%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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