Crystal Hops

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