Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Olympic
Alpha acid
10.6–13.8%
Beta acid
3.8–6.1%
Total oil
0.86–2.55 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Olympic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Olympic
CitrusSpicy
Property
| Property | Glacier | Olympic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 10.6–13.8% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 3.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 31% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.86–2.55 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 7–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding