Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Mistral
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
3.1–3.8%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mistral
- 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 Mistral
CitrusFloralMelonGrapesWinePearPassion fruitKumquatMango
Property
| Property | Glacier | Mistral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 6.5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 3.1–3.8% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 29–39% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 59–65% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 3–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 2–4% |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding