Glacier Hops

Characteristics

Glacier is newer (2000) multi-purpose hop variety released by Washington State University for its low CoHumulone content and pleasant bitterness characteristics. Alpha acids are low-moderate at about 5.5% on average. The aroma is fragrant and pleasing with a slight citrus character balanced by moderated earthy qualities. Think somewhere between Willamette and Fuggle with less of the Fuggle's pungency.

Origin/History

Released in 2000 by Washington State University for its pleasant aroma qualities and cohumulone content.

Specifications

Typical Use : Aroma
Alpha Acid : 5.5% AAU
Origination : USA
Characteristics : Neutral with some floral/citrus
Styles : Wide variety of uses: American Ales, Wheats, even a lighter Lager might be nice
Similar Hops : Willamette, Fuggle, Tettnanger, Styrian Goldings

All Grain Recipe - Glacier Pale Ale ::: 1.055/1.014 (5.75 Gal)

Grain Bill (72% Efficiency Assumed)

10 lbs. - 2 Row Pale Malt (US)
2 lbs. - Victory Malt
1/3 lb. - Crystal (40L) Malt

Hop Schedule (40 IBU)

3/4 oz - Horizon hops [12%] (60 min.)
1.5 oz - Glacier hops [5.5%] (15 min.)
1.5 oz - Cascade hops [5.5%] (1 min.)

Yeast

White Labs WLP001/ Wyeast 1056/ Safale S-05 Amerian Ale

Mash/Sparge/Boil

Mash at 153° for 60 min.
Sparge as usual
Cool and ferment at 66° to 68°

Notes

Glacier + a "C" Hop like Cascade provides a nice finish.