Meridian
Alpha acid
5–7%
Beta acid
6–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
United States
Glacier
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 Meridian
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Glacier
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Meridian
CitrusLemonBerryTropicalMintSpearmint
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Meridian | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–7% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 6–9% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 45–50% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 29–31% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 7–9% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding