Styrian FoxvsGlacier

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

Styrian Fox

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5.7–12%

Beta acid

2.1–4%

Total oil

0.4–1.7 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 Fox

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • 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 Styrian Fox

Black currantLemongrassMarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineapplePineCitrusHoney

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyStyrian FoxGlacier
Alpha acid5.7–12%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid2.1–4%5.4–10%
Co-humulone26–30%11–16%
Total oil0.4–1.7 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene50–60%35–45%
Humulene12–14%25–35%
Caryophyllene4–6%8–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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