Phoenix
Alpha acid
8–13.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–3 mL
United Kingdom
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 Phoenix
- 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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Phoenix
MolassesChocolateSpicyFloralPine
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Phoenix | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–13.5% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–5.5% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 24–33% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 1.2–3 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–25% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 29–31% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding