GlaciervsStyrian Fox
Glacier and Styrian Fox 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
Styrian Fox
Alpha acid
5.7–12%
Beta acid
2.1–4%
Total oil
0.4–1.7 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Styrian Fox
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Styrian Fox
Black currantLemongrassMarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineapplePineCitrusHoney
Property
| Property | Glacier | Styrian Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 5.7–12% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 2.1–4% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 12–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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