GlaciervsWild Wolf

Glacier and Wild Wolf are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Glacier

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

3.3–9.7%

Beta acid

5.4–10%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 mL

United States

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Glacier

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Wild Wolf

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbalEarthy

Property

PropertyGlacierWild Wolf
Alpha acid3.3–9.7%8.25%
Beta acid5.4–10%5.88%
Co-humulone11–16%-
Total oil0.5–1.5 mL-
Myrcene35–45%-
Humulene25–35%-
Caryophyllene8–13%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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