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
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 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
| Property | Sitiva Blend | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |