Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)vsGlacier
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) and Glacier are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
Alpha acid
5.4–7.7%
Beta acid
2–3.5%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
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 Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
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 Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV)
EarthyFloralSweetHerbal
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.4–7.7% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 2–3.5% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 35–43% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.2 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 19–27% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 35–42% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding