GlaciervsPuławski

Glacier and Puławski are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Glacier

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

3.3–9.7%

Beta acid

5.4–10%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 mL

United States

Puławski

Dual purpose

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

PropertyGlacierPuławski
Alpha acid3.3–9.7%8–11%
Beta acid5.4–10%3–4%
Co-humulone11–16%26–30%
Total oil0.5–1.5 mL-
Myrcene35–45%38–39%
Humulene25–35%24–25%
Caryophyllene8–13%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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