Galena Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz

Regular price $2.19
Galena hop pellets deliver clean bittering with mild citrus and blackcurrant character, making them a reliable hop choice for bittering IPAs, pale ales, stouts, and a wide range of beer styles.
  • T-90 hop pellets for consistent brewing performance
  • Clean bittering with mild citrus and blackcurrant character
  • Ideal for IPAs, pale ales, stouts, porters, and amber ales
  • 1oz fresh hop pellets, nitrogen-flushed to preserve hop oils and freshness
Alpha Acids
Different hop varieties contain varying amounts of alpha acids—even the same hop variety may exhibit different levels. This also depends on factors such as growing conditions and harvesting time. The AA% can vary between 1% up to 20% in hops. Therefore, brewers maintain the consistency of their beer's flavor profile by accurately measuring and controlling the AA content.
12 - 14%
1%20%
Product Analysis
This typical analysis is not to be construed as product specification. Typical analysis represents average values, not to be considered as guarantees, expressed or implied, nor as a condition of sale.

Format, T90 Pellets
Flavor/Aroma, Citrus, Blackcurrant, Clean, Herbal
Ideal Uses, Bittering Additions
Alpha Acids, 12 ~ 14%
Beta Acids, 7 ~ 9%
Total Oils, 0.9 ~ 1.3 mL/100g

Galena is a classic American hop variety bred from Brewer's Gold and first released in 1978. It has been a reliable workhorse bittering hop for decades, valued by both commercial and home brewers for its clean bitterness and consistent performance.

Brewers often describe Galena hops as providing smooth, clean bitterness with subtle notes of citrus, blackcurrant, and mild herbal character. This neutral bittering profile makes it a versatile choice across many beer styles.

Galena performs best as a bittering addition added early in the boil where its high alpha acid content provides efficient, clean bitterness that supports other hop flavors and malt character.

Galena hops are widely used as a bittering hop in a broad range of beer styles.

Ideal for:

  • American IPA
  • Pale Ale
  • Stout
  • Porter
  • Amber Ale

Galena provides a clean bitter base that pairs well with aroma hops such as Cascade, Centennial, and Citra for flavor and aroma additions.

  • Add early in the boil for efficient clean bittering
  • Use first wort hopping for smooth bitterness integration
  • Combine with aroma hops for late additions and dry hopping
  • Use lower quantities due to high alpha acid content
  • Store sealed in the freezer to preserve freshness and hop oils

Galena is an efficient bittering workhorse that pairs well with aroma hops like Cascade, Centennial, and Citra for balanced hop-forward beers.

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Galena Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz
$2.19

Frequently Asked Questions

Galena hops provide clean bitterness with subtle citrus, blackcurrant, and mild herbal character.

Yes. Galena is one of the most reliable American bittering hops due to its high alpha acids and clean, smooth bitterness.

Galena is primarily used for bittering, though it can contribute mild citrus and herbal notes in late additions.

Galena hops are commonly used for bittering in IPAs, pale ales, stouts, porters, and amber ales.

Hop pellets should be stored in an airtight container in the freezer to preserve delicate hop oils and maintain freshness between brewing sessions.

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