Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 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 Belma
- 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 Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrusTropical
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Belma | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.5–12.1% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | - | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 1–2.5 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 65–68% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | - | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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