Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Pilot
Alpha acid
8–11.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Pilot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Only in Pilot
LemonSpicyMarmalade
Property
| Property | Glacier | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 8–11.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 3.3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 28–37% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.8–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 35–40% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 3–6% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Styrian Golding