Hop: Glacier
Description
Glacier was bred by Washington State University from Elaser by the United States Department of Agriculture. It has heritage of Brewer's Gold, Northern Brewer, among many others (Elsasser, Bullion, Early Green and East Kent Golding. It was released commercially in 2000. A popular hop due to low cohumulone content and high yield.
General Information
| Profile | Pleasant bitterness. Citrus, fruit, herbal and woody aroma. |
| Country | United States |
| Substitutes | Fuggle, Styrian Golding, Tettnanger, Willamette |
| Purpose | Dual: Aroma and Bittering |
| Yield | 2400 - 2600 lbs/acre |
| Storage | Retains 70%-75% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F. |
| Beer Styles | American Ale, Wheat |
| Susceptible | Downy mildew, powdery mildew |
Acids
| Alpha Acid | 3.3 - 9.7% |
| Beta Acid | 5.4 - 9.7% |
| Cohumulone | 11.0 - 13.0% |
Oils
| Total Oil | 0.7 - 1.6 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 33.0 - 62.0% |
| Humulene | 24.0 - 36.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 6.5 - 10.0% |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% |
Additional Characteristics
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Cones | Medium size with compact density |
| Maturity | Medium early |
| Ease of Harvest | Easy |
Glacier Aroma/Flavor Profile
Last Updated
- 2020-11-21 08:30:17 (Added: 2020-11-21 08:30:17)
Source(s)
Did you know?
- Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
Explanations
- Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
- Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.
Useful Links
- Hop Replacement Calculator - might be a bit outdated but useful for hops pre-2015.