Galaxy™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Galaxy™ was bred by Hop Products Australia (which controls a huge amount of Australian hop production) at the Rostrevor Breeding Garden in Victoria in 1994. Galaxy™ was commercially released in 2009 (first appearing in 2011 in the United States). It is an offspring from a female known as J78 and a male derived from Perle.

The large amount of oils in the hop produce a huge passion fruit and citrus flavors.

A dual purpose hop that is so flavorful and aromatic that it doesn't make sense to use it early in the boil.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Galaxy, the best alternatives are Amarillo®, Centennial, Citra®, or Simcoe®.

At A Glance

Profile Citrus, passion fruit and peach.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 11.6 - 16.0%
Substitutes Amarillo®, Centennial, Citra®, Simcoe®
Beer Styles India Pale Ale, Pale Ale, Saison

General Information

Country Australia

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 11.6 - 16.0%
Beta Acid 5.8 - 9.0%
Cohumulone 32.0 - 42.0%
Total Oil 1.8 - 5.0 ml/100g
Myrcene 33.0 - 67.0%
Humulene 1.0 - 2.0%
Caryophyllene 7.0 - 13.0%
Farnesene 2.0 - 5.0%
Linalool 0.2 - 0.6%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 2300 - 2600 lbs/acre
Maturity Middle to late

Galaxy Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-05-10 10:15:56
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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.