Glacier Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Glacier was bred by Washington State University from Elaser by the United States Department of Agriculture. It has heritage of Brewers 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.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Glacier, the best alternatives are Fuggle, Styrian Golding, Tettnanger, or Willamette.

At A Glance

Profile Pleasant bitterness. Citrus, fruit, herbal and woody aroma.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 3.3 - 9.7%
Substitutes Fuggle, Styrian Golding, Tettnanger, Willamette
Beer Styles American Ale, Wheat

General Information

Country United States
Storage Stability
Retains 70%-75% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 3.3 - 9.7%
Beta Acid 5.4 - 9.7%
Cohumulone 11.0 - 13.0%
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%

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 2400 - 2600 lbs/acre
Maturity Medium early
Susceptible Downy mildew, powdery mildew
Growth Rate Moderate
Cones Medium size with compact density
Ease of Harvest Easy

Glacier Aroma/Flavor Profile

Last Updated
  • 2020-11-21 08:30:17
Source(s)

Hops Catalog

Navigating This Profile
  • The Stats: Use the Purpose and Alpha % to understand the hop's bitterness and aromatic strength.
  • Discovery Tags: Scroll down to find clickable tags for Flavor, Origin, and Usage.
  • The Network: Click any tag (like #Citrus or #New Zealand) to instantly view every other hop in our catalog that shares that trait.
Discovery Tag Spotlight

  • #Stone-Fruit (Orchard Vibe)

    Saturday is for smooth sipping. From fuzzy peach to ripe apricot, these hops add a soft, rounded sweetness to the aroma of Pale Ales and Sours. Explore #Stone-Fruit Hops!
Recently added hops
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.