GlaciervsTriplePearl
Glacier and TriplePearl 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
TriplePearl
Alpha acid
10–11.2%
Beta acid
3.3–4.2%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick TriplePearl
- 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
Shared aromas
Cedar
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoody
Only in TriplePearl
OrangeCitrusZestMelonResinSpicyBlack currantSandalwoodFloral
Property
| Property | Glacier | TriplePearl |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 10–11.2% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 3.3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 21–55% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.8–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 39–55% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 7–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 3–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding