First GoldvsGlacier
First Gold and Glacier are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 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 First Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in First Gold
TangerineApricotMagnoliaRedberryHerbalOrangeHerbalSpicyFloral
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | First Gold | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–10% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–4.1% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 29–35% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.5 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–28% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 20–24% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 2–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding