Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Wild Wolf
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
| Property | Glacier | Wild Wolf |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 8.25% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 5.88% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | - |
| Humulene | 25–35% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |