Styrian EaglevsGlacier

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

Styrian Eagle

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–17.5%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.6 mL

Slovenia

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 Styrian Eagle

  • 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 Styrian Eagle

BerryBananaPineBlack currantPeach

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyStyrian EagleGlacier
Alpha acid12.5–17.5%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%5.4–10%
Co-humulone20–23%11–16%
Total oil2.5–4.6 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene52–60%35–45%
Humulene0–2.5%25–35%
Caryophyllene4–7%8–13%
Farnesene6–10%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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