TahomavsGalena

Tahoma and Galena are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Tahoma

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–8.2%

Beta acid

8.5–9.5%

Total oil

1–2 mL

United States

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 Tahoma

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitSpicyWoody

Only in Tahoma

CitrusLemonCedarPineOrange

Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberry

Property

PropertyTahomaGalena
Alpha acid7–8.2%12–15.5%
Beta acid8.5–9.5%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone15–17%36–40%
Total oil1–2 mL0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene67–72%40–50%
Humulene9–11%11–17%
Caryophyllene2–4%5–9%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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