GALENA
HOPS PELLETS – UNITED STATES
AROMA VALUES
US Galena Hops brings smooth bitterness with its citrus, fruity, and spicy notes. Perfect for Craft brewers to brew American Ales, Stouts, & Lagers.
Developed in 1968, but not released till 1978, the Galena hop owes its origins to an open breeding program at Idaho State.
Hailing from Brewer’s Gold Hops, this is a multipurpose hop with high alpha acids.
It provides strong bitter qualities both in the finish and the aroma.
It is great in the majority of English and American Ales.
US Galena hops are a high-alpha variety known for their powerful bittering character and distinctive flavor profile.
Benefits of Brewing with US Galena Hops Pellets:
- Powerful Bitterness: Achieves desired bitterness levels efficiently, making it a cost-effective option.
- Bold Flavor Contribution: Adds a unique and complex flavor dimension to your brews.
- Versatility: Can be used in a variety of styles, from IPAs and Pale Ales to darker beers.
Key Features of Brewing with US Galena Hops Pellets:
- High Alpha Acids: Provides exceptional bittering power, allowing brewers to achieve high bitterness levels with minimal hop additions.
- Bold Flavor: Offers a complex flavor profile with notes of pine, grapefruit, and a subtle floral aroma.
- Versatility: Primarily used for bittering, but can also contribute subtle flavor nuances to certain beer styles.
Note: Due to its high alpha acid content, US Galena hops are typically used in smaller quantities for aroma additions to avoid overpowering the beer with bitterness.
Alpha Acids | 13 – 15% |
Beta Acids | 7.5 – 8.5% |
Co-Humulone | 34 – 39% |
Total Oil | 1.3 – 2.1 mL/100g |
B-Pinene | 0.4 – 0.7% of total oil |
Myrcene | 40 – 50% of total oil |
Linalool | 0.1 – 0.3% of total oil |
Caryophyllene | 5 – 9% of total oil |
Farnesene | ~ 1.0% of total oil |
Humulene | 11 – 17% of total oil |
Geraniol | 0.5 – 0.8% of total oil |
BEER STYLE
American Ales, Stouts, Lagers
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