GlaciervsMount Rainier
Glacier and Mount Rainier 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
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 mL
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 Mount Rainier
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleLicoriceFloralCitrusSpicy
Property
| Property | Glacier | Mount Rainier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 5–9.4% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 5–9.2% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 21–34% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.2–3.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 58–59% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding