Zagrava
Alpha acid
4–7%
Beta acid
8–12%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Ukraine
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 Zagrava
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Glacier
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Zagrava
HerbalSpicyFruityFloral
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Property
| Property | Zagrava | Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7% | 3.3–9.7% |
| Beta acid | 8–12% | 5.4–10% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 11–16% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 12–18% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Ukraine | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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