Sun
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
4.5–7%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Sun
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Glacier
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sun
Herbal
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Sun | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–7% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | - | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–45% |
| Humulene | - | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding