GlaciervsSouthern Cross
Glacier and Southern Cross 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
Southern Cross
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.2–2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Southern Cross
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Only in Southern Cross
LemonLimePineSpicyCitrusTropicalZest
Property
| Property | Glacier | Southern Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 25–28% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1.2–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 31–55% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 13–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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