ZulavsGlacier

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

Zula

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–14%

Beta acid

3.8–7%

Total oil

1.1–2 mL

Poland

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 Zula

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

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 Zula

CleanCitrusTropicalFruity

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyZulaGlacier
Alpha acid8–14%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid3.8–7%5.4–10%
Co-humulone30%11–16%
Total oil1.1–2 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene-35–45%
Humulene-25–35%
Caryophyllene-8–13%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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