ZappavsGalena

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

Zappa

Aroma

Alpha acid

6–9%

Beta acid

8–9%

Total oil

1.8–2.5 mL

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 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

PropertyZappaGalena
Alpha acid6–9%12–15.5%
Beta acid8–9%7.2–8.7%
Co-humulone40–45%36–40%
Total oil1.8–2.5 mL0.9–2.1 mL
Myrcene64–65%40–50%
Humulene4–5%11–17%
Caryophyllene8–9%5–9%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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