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: Specific aroma descriptors include woody and green.
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Alpha Acid: 3 – 6%
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Beta Acid: 6 – 8.5%
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Co-humulone: 23 – 26%
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Total Oil: 0.8 – 2.3 mL/100g
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B-Pinene: 0.4 – 1% of total oil
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Myrcene: 30 – 55% of total oil
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Linalool: 0.6 – 1% of total oil
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Caryophyllene: 5 – 12% of total oil
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Farnesene: < 1.0% of total oil
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Humulene: 20 – 30% of total oil
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Geraniol: 0.4 – 0.7% of total oil