Galena Hops

Galena Hop Pellets

Galena is the ancient Roman term for the mineral galenite which occurs in the soils of Oregon and gives its name to the hop variety grown there. Galena is a high alpha acids variety developed in the USDA breeding program in Idaho and released as a variety in 1978. It is characterized by high alpha acids and a relatively high content of beta acids. Pedigree Open pollination of Brewers Gold

Aroma Mild citrus notes
Alpha Acids* 11.5 – 13.5 %
Beta Acids 7.2 – 8.7 %
Cohumulone 36 – 40 % of alpha acids
Total Oil 0.9 – 1.3 ml/100g
Myrcene 55 – 60 % of total oil
Humulene 10 – 13 % of total oil
Caryophyllene 3 – 5 % of total oil
Farnesene < 1 % of total oil Storage Stability Very good to excellent