Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
McKenzie
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
2–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick McKenzie
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Only in McKenzie
GrapefruitLemonNectarineMelonPineThymeStone fruitDankFloral
Property
| Property | Glacier | McKenzie |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 9–11% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 8–9% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | - |
| Humulene | 25–35% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding