Crystal - Hopslist

Despite a relatively low yield, Crystal’s has made it a fairly popular hop. It’s woodsy, green, floral and fruity with herb and spice notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper. Extremely versatile, it’s even used for its notable aromatic qualities in IPAs and Bitters despite its low alpha acid content.

First bred in 1983, it has an interesting lineage with roots extending back to Hallertau, Cascade, Brewer’s Gold and Early Green. Commercially it is used in a great variety of beers from Rogue Brutal Bitters to Mountain Sun’s Belgian Dip Chocolate Stout.

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Characteristics	Woody, floral and fruity with spice notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper
Purpose	Aroma
Alpha Acid Composition	2.8%-4.4%
Beta Acid Composition	5.8%-7%
Co-Humulone Composition	21%-26%
Country
Cone Size
Cone Density
Seasonal Maturity	Late
Yield Amount	2020-2460 kg/hectare (1800-2200 lbs/acre)
Growth Rate	Very high
Resistant to	Resistant to verticillium wilt
Susceptible to	Moderately susceptible to downy mildew
Storability	Retains 65% alpha acid after 6 months storage at 20ºC (68ºF)
Ease of Harvest
Total Oil Composition	0.82 mL/100g
Myrcene Oil Composition	47%
Humulene Oil Composition	26%
Caryophyllene Oil	7%
Farnesene Oil	Trace Amounts
Substitutes	Liberty, Mount Hood, German Hallertau, Ultra, Strisselspalter, Hersbrucker
Style Guide	Bitter, Pilsner, Light Lager, Golden Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Stout, Chocolate Stout, American Lager