Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Hydra
- 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 Hydra
CitrusTangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Property
| Property | Glacier | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding