HorizonvsGlacier

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

Horizon

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.8–12%

Beta acid

5.5–7.5%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 mL

United States

Glacier

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

3.3–9.7%

Beta acid

5.4–10%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Horizon

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Glacier

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Horizon

FloralCitrusSpicyFloral

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyHorizonGlacier
Alpha acid8.8–12%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid5.5–7.5%5.4–10%
Co-humulone16–19%11–16%
Total oil0.5–1.5 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%35–45%
Humulene10–20%25–35%
Caryophyllene8–14%8–13%
Farnesene3–5%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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