VistavsGlacier

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

Vista

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–2.2 mL

United States

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 Vista

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Glacier

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Vista

TropicalTangerineMelonPearGreenCitrusSweetFloral

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyVistaGlacier
Alpha acid8–12%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%5.4–10%
Co-humulone29–31%11–16%
Total oil0.8–2.2 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene30–40%35–45%
Humulene18–22%25–35%
Caryophyllene10–14%8–13%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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