Galena

Beer styles: mainly American style ales 

Origin: Galena is US high alpha hop variety bred from Brewers Gold in 1978

Agronomics: 1 900- 2 500 kg/ha, large compact cone

Alpha acids: 11.0- 14.0 %

Beta acids: 7.0-9.0 %

Co-humulone: 28-42 % of alpha acids

Total oil: 0.9-1.2 ml / 100 grams

Aroma: earthy, lemon

Myrcene: 50-55 % of whole oil

Caryophyllene: 3-5 % of whole oil

Humulene: 10-15 % of whole oil

Farnesene: ˂1 % of whole oil

Brewing characteristic: high alpha acids hop with balanced bittering properties and good aroma

Recommended use and hoping: as hop extract or pellets type 90, first hopping