MarynkavsGlacier

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

Marynka

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.5–12%

Beta acid

10–13%

Total oil

1.8–3.3 mL

Poland

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 Marynka

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Glacier

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Marynka

HayLicoriceLemonGrapefruitAniseEarthyHerbalCitrus

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyMarynkaGlacier
Alpha acid7.5–12%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid10–13%5.4–10%
Co-humulone26–33%11–16%
Total oil1.8–3.3 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene28–31%35–45%
Humulene33–36%25–35%
Caryophyllene10–13%8–13%
Farnesene1–3%0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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