ChallengervsGlacier
Challenger and Glacier are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
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 Challenger
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Cedar
Only in Challenger
GreenFruity
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoody
Property
| Property | Challenger | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–9% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–42% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 24–26% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding