Zappa
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.5 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 Zappa
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruitySpicy
Only in Zappa
MintSavoryMangoPassion fruitTropicalCitrusPineFresh
Only in Galena
PearPineappleBlack currantGrapefruitLimeGooseberryWoody
Property
| Property | Zappa | Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 12–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–9% | 7.2–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 40–45% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.5 mL | 0.9–2.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 64–65% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 4–5% | 11–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |