Hop varieties

Galena

Galena is used in particular in ale, porter, stout, extra special bitter and bitter. It is also the hop used in Corona (which some may not regard as a ringing endoresement!). Like Eroica, it is similar to Northern Brewer. Released in 1978. From a selection of seedlings from Brewer's Gold. It is best used in small quantites as it can impart a coarse, harsh bitterness if overused and has citrisy characteristics. It is the most popular high-alpha-acid hop in the US.
Typical alpha acid
11-14%
Typical use
Bittering
Possible substitutes
Nugget, Pride of Ringwood, Chinook