Product Description
Galaxy Hops
Galaxy® is a renowned Australian dual-purpose hop variety developed by Hop Products Australia (HPA). Released in 2009, Galaxy has gained international acclaim for its exceptional aromatic qualities, characterized by intense notes of passionfruit, citrus, and peach. Its high essential oil content makes it ideal for late kettle additions and dry hopping, imparting vibrant tropical flavors to a wide range of beer styles.
Galaxy Hops Overview
- Flavors: Passionfruit, citrus, peach, tropical fruit, earthy/grassy
- Primary Usage: Dual-purpose (aroma and bittering)
- Best Beer Styles: IPA, Pale Ale, Saison, Fruit Beers
- Similar Varieties: Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe
Background
Galaxy was bred by crossing a female Australian variety with a male derived from German Perle. Its unique flavor profile and high alpha acid content have made it a favorite among brewers seeking to create beers with a pronounced hop character. Due to its popularity and limited production, Galaxy® is often in high demand and can be challenging to source.
Galaxy Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 11.6 – 16.0% |
| Beta Acids | 5.0 – 6.9% |
| Cohumulone | 32 – 42% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 2.4 – 5.0 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 32 – 56% |
| Humulene | 0.8 – 2.2% |
| Caryophyllene | 7.0 – 14.7% |
| Farnesene | 2.8 – 5.1% |
| Linalool | 0.5 – 1.0% |
| Geraniol | Up to 0.1% |
| β-Pinene | 0.3 – 0.6% |
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Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
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| May 13, 2026 | $3.69 | $3.69 | $3.69 | 1 |
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Description
Galaxy Hops Galaxy® is a renowned Australian dual-purpose hop variety developed by Hop Products Australia (HPA). Released in 2009, Galaxy has gained international acclaim for its exceptional aromatic qualities, characterized by intense notes of passionfruit, citrus, and peach. Its high essential oil content makes it ideal for late kettle additions and dry hopping, imparting vibrant tropical flavors to a wide range of beer styles. Galaxy Hops Overview Flavors: Passionfruit, citrus, peach, tropical fruit, earthy/grassy Primary Usage: Dual-purpose (aroma and bittering) Best Beer Styles: IPA, Pale Ale, Saison, Fruit Beers Similar Varieties: Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe Background Galaxy was bred by crossing a female Australian variety with a male derived from German Perle. Its unique flavor profile and high alpha acid content have made it a favorite among brewers seeking to create beers with a pronounced hop character. Due to its popularity and limited production, Galaxy® is often in high demand and can be challenging to source. Galaxy Hop Analysis Alpha Acids 11.6 – 16.0% Beta Acids 5.0 – 6.9% Cohumulone 32 – 42% of alpha acids Total Oil Content 2.4 – 5.0 mL/100g Myrcene 32 – 56% Humulene 0.8 – 2.2% Caryophyllene 7.0 – 14.7% Farnesene 2.8 – 5.1% Linalool 0.5 – 1.0% Geraniol Up to 0.1% β-Pinene 0.3 – 0.6%
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