MotuekavsGlacier

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

Motueka

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–1 mL

New Zealand

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 Motueka

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

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 Motueka

CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyMotuekaGlacier
Alpha acid5–8.5%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid5–5.5%5.4–10%
Co-humulone25–35%11–16%
Total oil0.8–1 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene47–48%35–45%
Humulene3–4%25–35%
Caryophyllene1–3%8–13%
Farnesene12–13%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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