GlaciervsYakima Gold
Glacier and Yakima Gold 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
Yakima Gold
Alpha acid
7–8%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Yakima Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Only in Yakima Gold
SmoothGrapefruitLemon
Property
| Property | Glacier | Yakima Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 7–8% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–12% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding