Alpha Acids: 4.22%
Beta Acids: 6 – 8.5%
Co-Humulone: 20 – 30%
Total Oil: 0.8 – 2.1 mL / 100g
Myrcene: 35 – 50% of total oil
Humulene: 20 – 28% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 10% of total oil
Farnesene: 0.1% of total oil
Pedigree
Bred in 1983 by the USDA, Crystal is a triploid aroma-type cultivar from Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Cascade, Brewer’s Gold and Early Green. It is primarily grown in Oregon and has become increasingly popular among craft brewers due to its versatility in a variety of beer styles
Aroma
Mild, spicy and floral
Possible Substitutions
Hallertau
Liberty
Mt. Hood
French Strisselpalt
German Hersbruker
Typical Beer Styles
India Pale Ale
Additional Information
Released from the USDA breeding program in 1993
Storage Stability
~50% alpha remaining after 6 months
General Trade Perception
The most pungent of the triploid Hallertau hops