Glacier - Hopslist

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 flavor 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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Characteristics	Herbs, wood and citrus
Purpose	Bittering & Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition	3.3%-9.7%
Beta Acid Composition	5.4%-10%
Co-Humulone Composition	11%-16%
Country
Cone Size	Medium
Cone Density	Compact
Seasonal Maturity	Mid
Yield Amount	2400-2600 kg/hectare (2140-2320 lbs/acre)
Growth Rate	Moderate
Resistant to
Susceptible to	Susceptible to powdery mildew and downy mildew
Storability	Retains 70%-75% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF)
Ease of Harvest	Easy
Total Oil Composition	0.7-1.6 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition	33%-62%
Humulene Oil Composition	24%-36%
Caryophyllene Oil	7%-13%
Farnesene Oil	0%-1%
Substitutes	Willamette, Fuggle (US), Tettnanger, Golding (US)
Style Guide	Extra Special Bitter, India Pale Ale, Wheat Beer, American Pale Ale