GlaciervsLumberjack
Glacier and Lumberjack are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Lumberjack
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Lumberjack
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Only in Lumberjack
MelonCitrusSpicesCloveAllspiceBitterEarthy
Property
| Property | Glacier | Lumberjack |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | - |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | - |
| Humulene | 25–35% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding