BorvsGlacier

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

Bor

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–9%

Beta acid

3–5.5%

Total oil

1–2 mL

Czech Republic

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 Bor

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Glacier

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Bor

SpicyPine

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyBorGlacier
Alpha acid6–9%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid3–5.5%5.4–10%
Co-humulone23–26%11–16%
Total oil1–2 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene-35–45%
Humulene-25–35%
Caryophyllene-8–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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