Boomerang
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
Czech Republic
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 Boomerang
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Glacier
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Boomerang
SpicyCitrus
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Boomerang | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 27–32% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–53% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 17–24% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding