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Package of Galena Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Galena
A/A: 13.1%
United States
Bittering
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Galena Hops - U.S. Grown T-90 Pellets

by SoCal Brewing Supply
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59

Galena Hops for Grapefruit, Lime, and Solid High-Alpha Brewing Value

Galena is a U.S. grown hop offered here in T-90 pellets for brewers who want a dependable high-alpha variety that can handle bittering while still contributing useful late-hop character. It is often associated with grapefruit, lime, and pineapple, with supporting blackcurrant, pear, and light spice that give it more depth than a purely utilitarian bittering hop. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Spicy, Black Currants.

That versatility is part of Galena’s appeal. It can deliver efficient bitterness in the kettle, but it also has enough character to work in later additions when the goal is a firm American hop profile with citrus and subtle fruit complexity.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Galena is most often used for its strong bittering potential, but brewers also reach for it when they want grapefruit and lime character backed by pineapple and darker fruit accents. It works well across multiple stages of the brew day, from early kettle additions to later flavor additions depending on the profile you want to build.

It is especially well suited to American ale, stout, porter, and IPA, where its clean bitterness and layered citrus-fruit character can support both classic and modern hop bills.

Why Brewers Choose Galena

Brewers choose Galena when they want a practical U.S. hop with strong bittering efficiency, flexible brewing use, and enough aroma character to do more than just add bitterness. It remains a reliable choice for recipes that need structure, value, and broad style usefulness.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: United States
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 11.5% - 13.5%
  • Beta acid: 7.2% - 8.7%
  • Total oils: 0.9 - 1.3 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: American ale, stout, porter, and IPA

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and limit oxygen exposure to help preserve hop aroma, bitterness quality, and overall brewing performance.