Description
Galaxy hop pellets 100 g – Australian aroma hop with passion fruit
Galaxy is an Australian aroma hop from Hop Products Australia (HPA), developed from Perle and Australian breeding material. The variety is known for an intense tropical fruit aroma of passion fruit, peach and citrus. It is often used in IPA, pale ale and other hop-driven beers where fruitiness takes centre stage, and pairs well with Citra, Mosaic and Nelson Sauvin.
Aroma and flavour
- Passion fruit, juicy peach and tangy citrus
- Blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry and gooseberry
- Spicy notes of aniseed and fennel
Use and beer styles
- High-oil aroma hop, best late in the boil, in the whirlpool and for dry hopping
- Suits pale ale, IPA and NEIPA
- Pairs well with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe and Nelson Sauvin
- Alternative varieties: Vic Secret, Amarillo and Citra
Technical data
- Typical alpha acid for the variety: 12.3–19.8%
- Typical beta acid: 5.7–9.9%
- Total oil: up to 3.3 ml/100 g
- Myrcene (share of oil): 32–56%
- Origin: Australia
- Pack size: 100 g pellets
Typical values for the variety are taken from BarthHaas. Alpha and oil content vary from year to year, so calculate bitterness from the alpha acid in the product title.
Storage
The hops are vacuum-packed and stored in a freezer room at -18 °C. Keep them cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Stored this way they keep for a long time, even when they are a few years old.
Hop quality and storage – technical article from Yakima Valley Hops (PDF)
Frequently asked questions about Galaxy
What does Galaxy taste like?
Galaxy gives passion fruit, juicy peach and tangy citrus when used late in the boil, in the whirlpool or for dry hopping. Underneath are berries such as blackcurrant and gooseberry.
What can I use instead of Galaxy?
Vic Secret, Amarillo and Citra are the alternatives we list. Galaxy also pairs well with Citra and Mosaic.
How much alpha acid does this Galaxy have?
The alpha acid for the lot you receive is stated in the product title. Use that figure when calculating bitterness. BarthHaas gives a typical 12.3–19.8% for the variety.
How should I store the hops?
Cold, dark and airtight, preferably in the freezer. Seal an opened bag well, ideally with a vacuum sealer. Stored correctly, hops keep for a long time, even when they are a few years old.
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