Glacier

Alpha Acids (%)

5.0 - 6.0

Description

This mild and fruity hop was selected for its low cohumulone content. It is often described as well-balanced. Glacier was released for production in 2000 by the Washington State University breeding program. It has moderate alpha-acid and good aroma making it a good dual-use hop. Glacier is descended from Fuggles and Elsasser. Glacier has some of the woody and earthy flavors associated with Northern Brewer.

Possible Substitutes

Fuggles, Willamette, and Northern Brewer

Chemical Composition

Alpha Acids:	5.0 - 6.0	%
Beta Acids:	7.7 - 8.7	%
Alpha:Beta Ratio:	0.67
Cohumulone:	11 - 13	(% alpha-acids)
Essential Oils:	0.7 - 1.6	(mL/100g)
Myrcene:	33 - 62	(% essential oils)
Caryophyllene:	6 - 10	(% essential oils)
Humulene:	24 - 36	(% essential oils)
Farnesene:	0 - 1	(% essential oils)