SládekvsGalena

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

Sládek

Aroma

Alpha acid

4.5–9%

Beta acid

4–11%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

Czech Republic

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 Sládek

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
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

FruityGrapefruit

Only in Sládek

NoblePeachPassion fruit

Only in Galena

PearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody

Property

PropertySládekGalena
Alpha acid4.5–9%12–15.5%
Beta acid4–11%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone23–40%36–40%
Total oil0.8–2 mL0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene35–50%40–50%
Humulene20–40%11–17%
Caryophyllene9–14%5–9%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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