Released from USDA breeding program from Washington State University in 2000. Bred from the french variety Strisselspalt and released in 2000.
Aroma Profile
Analyses
Typical Aroma Profile
Glacier’s flavour profile is characterised by sweet fruits such as banana and plum. Notes of tea with milk, cream caramel and honey give the variety a pleasant aroma which is completed with notes of bergamot and artichokes.Green fruits such as gooseberry and pear, spicy-herbal juniper nuances, components of gingerbread and yoghurt contribute to the overall flavour impression.
*Alpha acids are determined by conductometric titration (EBC 7.4) in Europe, by spectrophotometry (ASBC Hops-6) in the USA. Oil composition is determined by gas chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.12).
All values represent the medium range of the last 4 years. Be aware that specifically the alpha and oil values can vary in a broad range depending on the relevant crop year.
Ancestry
Daughter of Strisselspalt
Quality
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