TropicavsGalaxy

Tropica and Galaxy are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Tropica

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.8%

Beta acid

3%

Total oil

-

United States

Galaxy

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–16%

Beta acid

5–9%

Total oil

1.8–5 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Tropica

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Galaxy

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PineappleTropicalDank

Only in Tropica

MandarinOrange

Only in Galaxy

Passion fruitCitrusPeachCannabis

Property

PropertyTropicaGalaxy
Alpha acid8.8%11–16%
Beta acid3%5–9%
Co-humulone-32–42%
Total oil-1.8–5 mL
Myrcene-33–69%
Humulene-1–2%
Caryophyllene-7–13%
Farnesene-3–5%
OriginUnited StatesAustralia
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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