GlaciervsSouthern Promise
Glacier and Southern Promise 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 Promise
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Promise
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Woody
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryCedar
Only in Southern Promise
HerbalFruityBerryCitrusFloral
Property
| Property | Glacier | Southern Promise |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 9.5–14.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 3.6–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 20–22% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.7–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 21–25% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 23–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 7–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding