Smaragd
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
Germany
Galaxy
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
5–9%
Total oil
1.8–5 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Smaragd
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Galaxy
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Smaragd
FloralFruitySpicyTobaccoAniseCloveNoble
Only in Galaxy
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineappleTropicalCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Smaragd | Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 5–9% |
| Co-humulone | 13–18% | 32–42% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 1.8–5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–40% | 33–69% |
| Humulene | 30–50% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–5% |
| Origin | Germany | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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