Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Glacier | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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