Wild WolfvsGlacier

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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

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 Wild Wolf

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

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 Wild Wolf

FruityHerbalEarthy

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyWild WolfGlacier
Alpha acid8.25%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid5.88%5.4–10%
Co-humulone-11–16%
Total oil-0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene-35–45%
Humulene-25–35%
Caryophyllene-8–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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