AzaccavsGlacier

Azacca and Glacier are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

Glacier

Dual purpose

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 Azacca

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

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 Azacca

MangoPapayaOrangeGrapefruitLemonSpicyPineappleGrassyTropicalCitrus

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyAzaccaGlacier
Alpha acid14–16%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid4–5.5%5.4–10%
Co-humulone38–45%11–16%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene46–55%35–45%
Humulene14–18%25–35%
Caryophyllene8–12%8–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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