Aloha BlendvsGlacier
Aloha Blend and Glacier are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Aloha Blend
Alpha acid
8.8–10.3%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.5–2.2 mL
United States
Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Aloha Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Glacier
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aloha Blend
BerryBlack currantSweet
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Aloha Blend | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–10.3% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | - | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | - | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–45% |
| Humulene | - | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding