Southern DawnvsGlacier
Southern Dawn and Glacier are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
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 Southern Dawn
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
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 Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryCitrusFruityHerbalSpicy
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Southern Dawn | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.2–13.5% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.9% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 31–33% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–45% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 17–25% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 4–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding