Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick USDA 008
- 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 USDA 008
FloralCitrusSweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Property
| Property | Glacier | USDA 008 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 10.1–11.1% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 2.7–3.3% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 25–26% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1.6–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 6–7% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 48–49% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 16–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding