Super GalenavsAmarillo
Super Galena (bittering) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Super Galena
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Super Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Amarillo
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyGrapefruit
Only in Super Galena
GrassyPearPineappleGooseberryHoneyJuniper
Only in Amarillo
FloralTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank
Property
| Property | Super Galena | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 35–40% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | - | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |