OlicanavsGlacier

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

Olicana

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–9%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

-

United Kingdom

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 Olicana

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Glacier

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

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Olicana

GrapefruitMangoPassion fruitFloral

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyOlicanaGlacier
Alpha acid7–9%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid4–6%5.4–10%
Co-humulone28–32%11–16%
Total oil-0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene19–20%35–45%
Humulene8–9%25–35%
Caryophyllene-8–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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