GlaciervsPerle (US)
Glacier and Perle (US) 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
Perle (US)
Alpha acid
4–9%
Beta acid
2.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Perle (US)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Only in Perle (US)
SlightlyHerbalFloral
Property
| Property | Glacier | Perle (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 4–9% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 2.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.5–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 28–34% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding