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Crystal

8309-37 | Alpha Acids: 3.5-6%

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 for its versatility across a variety of beer styles.

Aroma Profile

  • Citrus
  • Herbal
  • Stone Fruit
  • Woody
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Crystal T-90 Hop Pellets

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Crystal Whole Leaf Hops

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Technical Specifications

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TYPICAL BREWING VALUES

ALPHA ACIDS %

(20-24% COHUMULONE)

BETA ACIDS %

TOTAL OIL ml/100g

TOTAL OIL BREAKDOWN

(% OF TOTAL OIL)

B-PINENE0.4 - 0.8%
MYRCENE35 - 50%
LINALOOL0.6 - 1%
CARYOPHYLLENE6 - 10%
FARNESENE0.1 - 1%
HUMULENE20 - 28%
GERANIOL0.5 - 0.9%
SILINENE
OTHER8.3 - 37.4%

SENSORY ANALYSIS

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