Atlas
Alpha acid
5–11%
Beta acid
4%
Total oil
1.3–1.6 mL
Slovenia
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 Atlas
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Atlas
FloralLimePine
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Atlas | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–11% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 4% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 36–38% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.6 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 8–10% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–5% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 13–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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