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
the old Bullion variety which for many years was used in Guinness. A very strong fruity character can be achieved with this variety. Characteristics
Blackcurrant, Grapefruit, Spicy
Country
USA
Origin/History
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. Less