TaihekevsGlacier

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

Taiheke

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–9%

Beta acid

5–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

New Zealand

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 Taiheke

  • 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 Taiheke

CitrusTropicalGrapefruitLemonLimeFloralSpicy

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyTaihekeGlacier
Alpha acid5–9%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid5–5.5%5.4–10%
Co-humulone33–40%11–16%
Total oil1–1.5 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene50–60%35–45%
Humulene10–20%25–35%
Caryophyllene5–10%8–13%
Farnesene0–5%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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