NorthdownvsGlacier

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

Northdown

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–10%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.2–2.5 mL

United States

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 Northdown

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Glacier

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Cedar

Only in Northdown

FloralPineBerrySpicy

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoody

Property

PropertyNorthdownGlacier
Alpha acid7–10%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid4–5.5%5.4–10%
Co-humulone24–32%11–16%
Total oil1.2–2.5 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene23–29%35–45%
Humulene40–45%25–35%
Caryophyllene13–17%8–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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