Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Glacier | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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