Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Cedar
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoody
Only in Northdown
FloralPineBerrySpicy
Property
| Property | Glacier | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Admiral
Styrian Golding