Galena Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Galena was bred in Idaho by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1968, by R. R. Romanko, being released commercially in 1978. Heritage from a female Brewer's Gold via open pollination. Galena is a result of the search for higher alpha acid hop in the United States. Highlighted as the first high alpha acid hop in bred in the United States.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Galena, the best alternatives are Brewers Gold, Cluster, Columbus, Newport, or Nugget.

At A Glance

Profile Clean, mellow bittering unless used in large quantities late in the boil. Citrus flavor. Fruity aroma.
Purpose Bittering
Alpha Acid 13.0 - 15.0%
Substitutes Brewers Gold, Cluster, Columbus, Newport, Nugget
Beer Styles English Ale, American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale

General Information

Country United States
Alias USDA 21182
Storage Stability
Retains 75%-85% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 13.0 - 15.0%
Beta Acid 7.5 - 8.5%
Cohumulone 34.0 - 39.0%
Total Oil 1.3 - 2.1 ml/100g
Myrcene 40.0 - 50.0%
Humulene 11.0 - 17.0%
Caryophyllene 5.0 - 9.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%
Linalool 0.1 - 0.3%
B-Pinene 0.4 - 0.7%
Geraniol 0.5 - 0.8%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1600-2000 lbs/acre
Maturity Medium early
Resistant Verticillium wilt
Tolerant Downy mildew
Susceptible Powdery mildew, prunus necrotic ring-spot virus, aphid
Growth Rate Moderate
Cones Medium size with compact density
Ease of Harvest Easy
Sex Female
Leaf Color Medium to light green
Side Arm Length 20" - 40"

Galena Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-21 08:25:57
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.