Pacific JadevsGlacier
Pacific Jade and Glacier are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
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 Pacific Jade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
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 Pacific Jade
CitrusSpicyHerbalBlack currant
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 32–33% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding