Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
Zenith
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zenith
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Only in Zenith
FloralCitrus
Property
| Property | Glacier | Zenith |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 9–11% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 25% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 51–53% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 18–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding