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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 (both pine and resin forward), Newport (both pine and resin forward), and Dr. Rudi (both pine and resin forward).
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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