Warrior
Alpha acid
14.5–18%
Beta acid
4.3–6%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Galena
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 Warrior
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Galena
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Warrior
PineMildResin
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Warrior | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–18% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–6% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1–2.5 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 15–18% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–14% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |