Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Galaxy
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
5–9%
Total oil
1.8–5 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Stirling
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicyFloral
Only in Galaxy
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineappleTropicalCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Stirling | Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–12% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 5–9% |
| Co-humulone | 21–28% | 32–42% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.9 mL | 1.8–5 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–48% | 33–69% |
| Humulene | 19–23% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 11–17% | 3–5% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |