Spicy, blackcurrant and citrus (grapefruit) tones. Typical Alpha acid: 12.0% - 14.0%. For exact alpha acid please contact customer service.
Galena
(American) Most "mellow" of the high-alpha varieties, widely grown in US. Bitterness is clean and well balanced. A great general purpose bittering hop. Citrusy Avg Alpha 11-14.0
Pedigree
Open pollination of Brewer's Gold
Aroma
Spicy, blackcurrant and citrus (grapefruit) tones
Additional Information: Developed in the USDA breeding program in Idaho in 1968 and released in 1978.
Storage Stability:~79% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil
0.9 - 1.2 mL / 100g
Myrcene
55 - 60% of total oil
Humulene
10 - 13% of total oil
Caryophyllene
4 - 6% of total oil
Farnesene
< 1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Excellent high alpha variety with balanced bittering and aroma characteristics; mainly used for bittering, but finding favor as a dual purpose variety.
This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 01 January, 2015.