Gaia
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
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 Gaia
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Glacier
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Gaia
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Only in Glacier
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Property
| Property | Gaia | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 20–29% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–37% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 2–4% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding