Fantasia BlendvsGlacier

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

Fantasia Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4.3–6.5%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

0.9–1.25 mL

United States

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 Fantasia Blend

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

When to pick Glacier

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Fantasia Blend

FruityCaramelCreamNobleStone fruit

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyFantasia BlendGlacier
Alpha acid4.3–6.5%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid-5.4–10%
Co-humulone-11–16%
Total oil0.9–1.25 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene-35–45%
Humulene-25–35%
Caryophyllene-8–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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