GlaciervsHORT9909

Glacier and HORT9909 are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Glacier

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

3.3–9.7%

Beta acid

5.4–10%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 mL

United States

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Glacier

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick HORT9909

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • 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 HORT9909

LimeHaySweetSpicyCitrusLemonNobleBlack currantPine

Property

PropertyGlacierHORT9909
Alpha acid3.3–9.7%6–10%
Beta acid5.4–10%3–4%
Co-humulone11–16%27–29%
Total oil0.5–1.5 mL-
Myrcene35–45%49–51%
Humulene25–35%11–13%
Caryophyllene8–13%4–5%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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