Galena Hops

Characteristics

Galena is a high-alpha (12 to 14% AAU) all purpose bittering hop.
This is a pungent, very bitter variety that can be used in a wide range of beer styles.

According to John Palmer's How To Brew
webpage, Galena is "the most widely used commercial bittering hop in the US."

Specifications

Typical Use : Bittering

Alpha Acid : 12 to 14% AAU
Origination : USA

Characteristics : Clean, Pungent

Styles : Most any style as bittering component

Similar Hops : Brewers Gold, Chinook, Nugget.