EclipsevsGlacier

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

Eclipse

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15.7–19%

Beta acid

5.9–9%

Total oil

1.8–2.7 mL

Australia

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 Eclipse

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

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 Eclipse

CitrusPineMandarin

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyEclipseGlacier
Alpha acid15.7–19%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid5.9–9%5.4–10%
Co-humulone33–37%11–16%
Total oil1.8–2.7 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene35–49%35–45%
Humulene0–2%25–35%
Caryophyllene6–12%8–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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