Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
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 Orion
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Orion
Spicy
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Orion | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5.75% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.1 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 41–56% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 16–26% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–13% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Challenger
Styrian Golding