Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Nugget
HerbalCitrusGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Glacier | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding