US Galena
Pedigree Bred from Brewers Gold by open pollination in the state of Idaho
Maturity Early to mid-season
Yield 1900 - 2500 kg./ha. or 1700 - 2230 lb./ac.
Growth Habit Neat and columnar
Disease Reaction Exhibits reaction to infection with Prunus necrotic ring-spot virus. Some resistance to downy mildew, slightly susceptible to powdery mildew, susceptible to aphids.
Pickability Good
Drying/Baling Normal
Cone Structure Medium-compact and plump
Quality
Luplin Abundant, yellow in color
Aroma Medium but pleasant hoppiness, citrussy
Alpha Acids 12.0 - 14.0% w/w
Beta Acids 7.0 - 9.0% w/w
Co-Humulone 38 - 42% of alpha acids
Storageability 75 - 80% alpha acids remaining after six (6) months storage at 20ºC
Total Oil 0.9 - 1.2 mls/100 grams
Myrcene 55 - 60% of whole oil
Humulene 10 - 15% of whole oil
Caryphyllene 3 - 5% of whole oil
Farnesene <1% of whole oil
General Trade Perception An excellent high alpha acids hop with balanced bittering properties combined with an acceptable aroma profile
Possible Substitutions Nugget, Pride of Ringwood, Chinook
Beer Styles Ale, Porter, Stout, ESB, Bitter
Other Information Released in 1978 and now a major U. S. high alpha-acids hop