GlaciervsNobility Blend
Glacier and Nobility Blend 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
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Nobility Blend
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenFloralSpicy
Property
| Property | Glacier | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding