GALENA Alpha acid 10-14% Ref: HOPGALA1014 BREWING QUALITY Galena is generally perceived as an excellent high alpha hop with balanced bittering potential. The very strong tomcat / blackcurrant aroma characteristics are similar to that of the old Bullion variety which for many years was used in Guinness. A very strong fruity character can be achieved with this variety. ORIGIN / HISTORY US origin. The Galena cultivar was selected from an open pollinated cross from Brewers Gold, it is a bitter variety that was developed in Idaho in the late 1970s. Released in 1978 it is now a major U.S. High Alpha hop. AGRONOMICS Moderately susceptible to Downy Mildew and is susceptible to Prunus necrotic ring spot virus. Aphid and mite control can become a problem with this variety. ACID COMPONENTS Alpha Acids 10 - 14% w/w Beta Acids 7 - 9% w/w Type T90 Hop Pellets Cohumulone 32 - 42% of alpha acids OIL COMPONENTS Total Oil 0.9 - 1.2 mls/100 grams Caryophyllene 3 - 5% of whole oil Type Leaf Hops Farnesene >1% of whole oil Humulene 10 - 15% of whole oil Myrcene 55 - 60% of whole oil Possible Substitutions: Nugget, Target