PuławskivsGlacier

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

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

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 Puławski

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

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 Puławski

WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyPuławskiGlacier
Alpha acid8–11%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid3–4%5.4–10%
Co-humulone26–30%11–16%
Total oil-0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene38–39%35–45%
Humulene24–25%25–35%
Caryophyllene11–13%8–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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