CTZ
Alpha acid
14.5–17%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 CTZ
- 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 CTZ
Black currantLicoriceCurryCitrusCannabisDank
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | CTZ | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14.5–17% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding