Southern SublimevsGalena
Southern Sublime and Galena are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Sublime
Alpha acid
10.8–13.4%
Beta acid
4.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
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 Southern Sublime
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Southern Sublime
OrangePlumMangoDankPungentCitrus
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Southern Sublime | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.8–13.4% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.9% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 26% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | - | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |