hops

A classic and American hop. It’s known as a dual hop and has an alpha acid content of 8-11%. It has floral and citrus characteristics. It’s considered to be somewhat similar to Cascade with its grapefruit flavour but with some orange notes as well. Used in IPA’s and Pale Ales predominantly. Vacuum packed for freshness.

Developed by the USDA breeding program in Idaho in 1968 and released in 1978, Galena is a high alpha variety with increasingly popular aroma characteristics.

Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include sweet fruits, pear, pineapple, blackcurrant, grapefruit, lime, gooseberry and spicy wood.

Alpha: 13 – 15%

Characteristics:- Spicy, Herbal, Earthy
Harvest:- 2016
A/A:-6.72% Approx
Product of:- UK

Originally bred by Whitbread’s Brewery, this variety displays both Goldings and Fuggles characteristics. Although very fine ales can be made using WGV exclusively, they are usually used in combination with other varieties.