Styrian WolfvsGlacier
Styrian Wolf and Glacier are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Wolf
Alpha acid
10–18.5%
Beta acid
2.1–6%
Total oil
0.7–4.5 mL
Slovenia
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 Styrian Wolf
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Wolf
MangoPassion fruitLemongrassElderflowerVioletFloralFruityCoconut
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Styrian Wolf | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–18.5% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–6% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 22–23% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 0.7–4.5 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 5–9% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 4–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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