Galena Hop Description
Galena is a high alpha variety that was developed in the Idaho state breeding program in 1978. It has balanced bittering properties combined with an agreeable aroma profile. Galena’s storage stability is excellent. It is often used in both English and American-style Ales.
Country of Origin: US
Alpha Acids 11.5-13.5%
Beta: 7.2-8.7%
Yield #’s / acre 1,700 – 2,100
Purpose: Dual
Co-Humulone 39%
Seasonal Maturity: Mid
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sidearm Length: 20-40”
Cone Size: Medium
Cone Density: Compact
Resistant to: Downy Mildew
Susceptible to: Powdery Mildew, and Aphids
Style Guide: Stouts, IPA’s, Barley Wine, Ales
Aroma: Stone Fruit, Citrus, Spicy
Substitutes: Nugget, Columbus, Zeus, Chinook, Eroica, Newport, Cluster, Brewers Gold
If you’d like more information on our other hop varieties, we have available as hops starter plants select the variety you’re interested in below.
AlphAroma, Bramling, Cascade, Cashmere, Centennial, Chinook, Cluster L8, Columbia, Comet, Crystal, Eroica, Fuggle H, Galena, Glacier, Hallertau m.f, Horizon, Liberty, Magnum, Mt Hood, Mt Rainier, NewPort, Northern Brewer, Nugget, Olympic, Oregon Cluster, Perle, Pocket Talisman, Saaz 72, Sorachi Ace, Sterling, Styrian Golding, Tahoma, Teamaker, Tettnanger, Triple Pearl, UK Serebrianka, Ultra, VanGuard, Willamette, Yakima Gold, Zatecki Cerveni, Zeus
