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Galena

Pine and resin-forward, with citrus and spice.

Origin🇺🇸United States

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Pine and resin3
  • Citrus2
  • Spice2
  • Herbal1
Alpha acid
10.0–15.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
6.9–9.0%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
1.6 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
37%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
1.4 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Galena

Common questions

What can I substitute for Galena?
Chinook, Newport, and Dr. Rudi — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Galena taste like?
Pine and resin-forward, with citrus and spice.
What is Galena's alpha acid?
10.0–15.0%
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