PalisadevsGlacier

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

Palisade

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5.5–10%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

0.8–2 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 Palisade

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Glacier

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Palisade

OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotFloralClean

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyPalisadeGlacier
Alpha acid5.5–10%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid5.5–8%5.4–10%
Co-humulone24–29%11–16%
Total oil0.8–2 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene45–55%35–45%
Humulene10–20%25–35%
Caryophyllene8–16%8–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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