Substitute for Galaxy: hops like Galaxy
Galaxy (Australia)If you cannot get Galaxy, this is the closest hop and what changes in the beer.
Close, with a caveat. Citra is the nearest substitute for Galaxy, but the aroma shifts.
Substitution
Galaxy (Australia)
Citra
Original hop vs substitute
| Out of | Galaxy (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Closest substitute | Citra |
| Original alpha acid | 12.3 to 19.8 % |
| Original myrcene | 32 to 56 % |
| Original aroma | Punchy passion fruit, juicy peach and tangy citrus, with cassis and blackcurrant when raw |
Notes
There is no exact Galaxy clone; Citra is the closest widely available tropical substitute.
Citra is more grapefruit where Galaxy is pure passion fruit and peach; a Citra-and-Mosaic blend gets closer to Galaxy's juicy tropical intensity, but the passion-fruit punch is unique.
What to buy instead
Related
Sources: BarthHaas Galaxy hop variety profile · BarthHaas Citra hop variety profile · BarthHaas Mosaic hop variety profile