Polaris
Alpha acid
18–23%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
4–5 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 Polaris
- 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
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Polaris
MintMentholPineapple
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Polaris | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 18–23% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.5% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 22–29% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 4–5 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding