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