SticklebractvsGalena
Sticklebract (dual purpose) and Galena (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Sticklebract
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
6–8.5%
Total oil
0.75–1.8 mL
New Zealand
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 Sticklebract
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Galena
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sticklebract
PineCitrus
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Sticklebract | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–8.5% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 35–45% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 0.75–1.8 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 14–64% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 7–26% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–13% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
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