Descended from German variety Perle, Galaxy® is a unique Australian breed of hops that has the distinction of sporting the highest percentage of essential oils in the industry.It has an amazing citrus, peach and passionfruit aroma, especially when
as a late addition. The flavor is often quite intense upon production but mellows as it matures. Galaxy® enjoyed her first commercial production in 2009 after nine years of testing and quickly became popular both in Australia and overseas. Characteristics Citrus, peach and passionfruit aromas Purpose Bittering & Aroma Alpha Acid Composition 11%-16% Beta Acid Composition 5%-6.9% Co-Humulone Composition 32%-42% Country Australia Total Oil Composition 3-5 mL/100g Myrcene Oil Composition 33%-67% Humulene Oil Composition 1%-2% Caryophyllene Oil 7%-9% Farnesene Oil 2%-4% Substitutes Citra®, Amarillo®, Centennial Style Guide Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, ESB Less