Mount RainiervsGlacier
Mount Rainier and Glacier are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 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 Mount Rainier
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
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 Mount Rainier
NobleLicoriceFloralCitrusSpicy
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Mount Rainier | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9.4% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 5–9.2% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 21–34% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 0.2–3.9 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 58–59% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding