TalusvsGalena

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

Talus

Aroma

Alpha acid

8.1–9.5%

Beta acid

8.3–10.2%

Total oil

1–2.7 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 Talus

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitWoody

Only in Talus

CitrusRosePineResinTropicalSagePotpourriFloralCreamStone fruit

Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberrySpicy

Property

PropertyTalusGalena
Alpha acid8.1–9.5%12–15.5%
Beta acid8.3–10.2%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone34–39%36–40%
Total oil1–2.7 mL0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene40–50%40–50%
Humulene16–21%11–17%
Caryophyllene9–13%5–9%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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