Bred in 1983 by the USDA, Crystal is a triploid aroma-type cultivar from Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early Green. Primarily grown in Oregon and has become increasingly popular among craft brewers due to its versatility in a variety of beer styles. Crystal aroma is mild and pleasant with a delicate blend of spices and flowers. Crystal hop variety is versatile and popular in both craft and homebrewing circles. Form Type 90 Pellets Packs Sizes: 100 gm 250gm (SAVE 10% OFF 100g Price) 500gm (SAVE 15% OFF 100g Price) 1Kg (SAVE 20% OFF 100g Price) 5Kg (SAVE 30% OFF 100g Price) Style Use: IPA Stout Pilsner Pale Ale Brewing Usage Aroma Aroma Specific aroma descriptors include woody and green Storage Very Good Possible Substitutions Mt. Hood Liberty Hallertau Wai-iti Brewing Value Certificate Crop: 2025 Batch: PE00764 Alpha 3.0% Beta 5.4% Oil Content: 1.10 ml/100g Typical Brewing Values Specification Alpha-Acids: 3.5 - 5.5% Cohumulone: 20 - 26% Beta-acids: 4.5 - 6.5% Total Oil: 1.0 - 1.5 ml/100g Myrcene: 40 - 65% Humulene: 18 - 24% Caryophyllene: 4.0 - 8.0% Farnesene: < 1.0% General Trade Perception Crystal has become popular in US craft brewing as a triploid Hallertauer. Developed from the German aroma hop variety Hallertauer Mittelfruh with primary contributions from Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early Green. Crystal is a low alpha hop with wonderful aromatics and subtle woody with spicy and floral aroma notes ideal in European beer styles and for late brewing additions. Craft Beer Examples AU James Squire - Hop Thief 8 - American Pale Ale Bad Shepherd Brewing Co | American Pale Ale US Deschutes Brewery - Fresh Hop - Crystal Pale Ale Deschutes Brewery - River Ale - Northwest Session Ale
