MouterevsGlacier

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

Moutere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

1.5–1.9 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 Moutere

  • 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 Moutere

TropicalGrapefruitPassion fruitHayEarthyPine

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyMoutereGlacier
Alpha acid17.5–19.5%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid8–10%5.4–10%
Co-humulone24–28%11–16%
Total oil1.5–1.9 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene22–23%35–45%
Humulene15–16%25–35%
Caryophyllene5–6%8–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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