Styrian CardinalvsGalena
Styrian Cardinal and Galena are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
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 Styrian Cardinal
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
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
Shared aromas
GooseberryPineappleLime
Only in Styrian Cardinal
CitrusOrangeJasmineGuava
Only in Galena
FruityPearBlack currantGrapefruitSpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Styrian Cardinal | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–15% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–4.6% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 31–37% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 3–4 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |