TeamakervsGalena

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

Teamaker

Aroma

Alpha acid

0.6–1.8%

Beta acid

5.4–13.2%

Total oil

-

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 Teamaker

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

When to pick Galena

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Teamaker

SubtleFloral

Only in Galena

FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody

Property

PropertyTeamakerGalena
Alpha acid0.6–1.8%12–15.5%
Beta acid5.4–13.2%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone-36–40%
Total oil-0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene59–61%40–50%
Humulene1–2%11–17%
Caryophyllene11–13%5–9%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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