Galena Hops

Recipes:
11,410
Purpose:
Bittering
Alpha:
High
Origin:
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Substitutes:
Pairings:
  1. Cascade
  2. Citra
  3. Centennial
  4. Amarillo
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Flavor:

Profile

Galena hops, a versatile and high alpha acid hop, have been a popular choice for homebrewers since their introduction in the early 1970s. Developed by the USDA breeding, Galena was created from an open pollinated seedling of Brewer's Gold. Originally cultivated in the state of Idaho, this hop variety has since gained recognition worldwide for its robust bittering capabilities and distinct flavor profile. With a typical alpha acid content ranging from 12-14%, Galena hops are well-suited for providing a solid bitterness backbone to a wide range of beer styles.

The flavor profile of Galena hops is characterized by notes of stone fruit, citrus, and a hint of blackcurrant. The aroma is described as moderate and earthy, with subtle floral undertones. The combination of these characteristics makes Galena a popular choice for various beer styles, particularly those that benefit from a strong bittering component, such as American Pale Ales, IPAs, Stouts, and Porters. Furthermore, its excellent storage stability and resistance to common hop diseases make it a reliable option for homebrewers looking to experiment with different recipes. To make the most of Galena hops, try using them in the early stages of the boil for their bittering properties and consider pairing them with more aromatic hop varieties during the late boil or dry hopping stages to create a balanced and flavorful brew.

Characteristics

Alpha Acid

11.0 < 13.0 < 14.8 %

Beta Acid

7.5 < 8.0 < 9.0 %

Amount

4.8 < 33.3 < 100.0 %

Usage

Purpose: Bittering

Popularity Over Time

Popularity within Beer Styles

WheatwinePre-Prohibition PorterAmerican BarleywineImperial StoutAmerican Porter and StoutAmerican PorterAmerican StoutBelgian IPAWood-Aged BeerForeign Extra StoutWood BeerEnglish Barley WineStrong American AleAmerican Strong AleSpecialty Smoked BeerDouble IPA0.0%0.50%1.0%1.5%2.0%2.5%3.0%3.5%4.0%4.5%
Used in % of the Style's Recipes

Common Beer Styles

IPAAmerican Porter and StoutAmerican IPAPale American AleAmerican Pale AleImperial StoutStrong American AleAmerican PorterDouble IPAAmber and Brown American BeerDark British BeerBlonde AleAmerican StoutSpecialty IPAStrong Belgian AleAmerican Amber Ale02004006008001000120014001600
Total Number of Recipes

Dosage per Style

IPAAmerican Porter and StoutAmerican IPAPale American AleAmerican Pale AleImperial StoutStrong American AleAmerican PorterDouble IPAAmber and Brown American BeerDark British BeerBlonde AleAmerican StoutSpecialty IPAStrong Belgian AleAmerican Amber AleBritish BitterStrong British AlePale Commonwealth BeerStandard American Beer0.0%20%40%60%80%100%
% of Weight in Recipe

Dosage per Use

Hop Pairings

CascadeGalena0.0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%CitraGalenaCentennialGalenaAmarilloGalenaColumbusGalenaGalenaWillametteChinookGalenaGalenaSimcoeEast Kent GoldingGalenaFuggleGalenaGalenaNorthern BrewerGalenaMosaic
% of Weight in Recipe

Most Used Yeasts

20122014201620182020202220240.0%5.0%10%15%20%25%
White Labs ยท California Ale (WLP001)Lallemand ยท LalBrew Nottingham AleFermentis ยท Safale English Ale (S-04)Wyeast ยท American Ale (1056)Fermentis ยท Safale American Ale (US-05)% of Recipes

Brewing Recipes