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Glacier Hop Plant

Glacier Hop Plant

Origin United States

Primary Use Bittering

Height Tall

Cultivar or Brand ID N/A

Licence None

Developed by Washington State University and released in 2000, Glacier is a high yielding, dual-purpose hop characterized by low cohumulone levels, giving it a moderate and pleasant bitterness. Glacier’s aroma and flavour notes are herby, woody and citrusy.

Glacier’s popularity in the brewing sector is growing. It is highly suited for IPAs, ESBs and APAs, but has been used in many other styles as well. It is the progeny of Elsasser, Northern Brewer and Brewer’s Gold.

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Flavour Description:

Herbal woody and citrusy aroma

  • Growing Information

    Season Maturity Mid

    Ease of Harvest Easy

    Typical Yield 2400 - 2600 kg/hectare

    Wilt Sensitivity Unknown

    Prowdery Mildew Susceptible

    Downy Mildew Susceptible

  • Common Brewing Values

    Alpha Acid 3.3 - 9.7%

    Beta Acid 5.4 - 10%

    Co-Humulone 11 - 16%

    Total Oils 0.5 - 1.5 mL/100g

    Myrcene 35 - 45%

    Humulene 25 - 35%

    Caryophyllene 8 - 13%

    Farnesene 0 - 1%