LumberjackvsGlacier

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

Lumberjack

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

-

Total oil

-

Canada

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 Lumberjack

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Glacier

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Lumberjack

MelonCitrusSpicesCloveAllspiceBitterEarthy

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyLumberjackGlacier
Alpha acid9–12%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid-5.4–10%
Co-humulone-11–16%
Total oil-0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene-35–45%
Humulene-25–35%
Caryophyllene-8–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginCanadaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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