Galaxy
Australia's flagship hop, a passionfruit bomb.
What it tastes like
Galaxy is technically Australian but is grown widely in the US under license. It's one of the most aromatic hops on the planet — passionfruit, peach, citrus zest, and a soft tropical sweetness. Hazy IPAs lean on Galaxy heavily because it pairs perfectly with Citra.
Best in these styles
Tasting Tip
Galaxy + Citra is one of the most reliable pairings in modern hazy IPA. The two together produce more passionfruit-tropical character than either does alone.Beers showcasing Galaxy
Specific beer examples coming soon.
Substitutes & relatives
If you can't source Galaxy, these hops bring overlapping character.
For brewers — technical profile
Alpha Acid
13–15%
Beta Acid
6–7%
Total Oil
3.0–4.0 mL/100g
Oil composition
myrcene
65-75%
humulene
2-4%
caryophyllene
1-3%
farnesene
<1%
History
Bred by Hop Products Australia, released 2009. Originally only available from Australian harvests, Galaxy is now grown under license in the Pacific Northwest.
Freshness Note
Very volatile — Galaxy fades fast. Best within 30–45 days of packaging.