Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Property
| Property | Glacier | Puławski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 38–39% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 24–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |