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

Aroma

Alpha acid

10.8–13.4%

Beta acid

4.9%

Total oil

-

South Africa

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 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

PropertySouthern SublimeGalena
Alpha acid10.8–13.4%12–15.5%
Beta acid4.9%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone26%36–40%
Total oil-0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene49–51%40–50%
Humulene2–4%11–17%
Caryophyllene5–7%5–9%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginSouth AfricaUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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