BrooklynvsGlacier

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

Brooklyn

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

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 Brooklyn

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Glacier

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Brooklyn

GrapefruitTropicalPassion fruitSpicyHay

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyBrooklynGlacier
Alpha acid17.5–19.5%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid8–10%5.4–10%
Co-humulone26%11–16%
Total oil-0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene-35–45%
Humulene-25–35%
Caryophyllene-8–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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