Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)vsGalena
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) (dual purpose) and Galena (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Alpha acid
5.4–7.7%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
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 Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- 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 Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
EarthyFloralSweetHerbal
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberrySpicyWoody
Property
| Property | Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.7% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 35–43% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–27% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 35–42% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |