Description
Despite a relatively low yield, Crystal has made it a fairly popular hop. Its woodsy, green, floral and fruity with herb and spice notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper. Extremely versatile, its 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, Brewers Gold and Early Green. Commercially it is used in a great variety of beers from RogueBrutal Bitters to Mountain Suns Belgian Dip Chocolate Stout.
| Characteristics |
Woody, floral and fruity with spice notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper |
| Purpose |
Aroma |
| Alpha Acid |
2.8%-4.4% |
| Substitutes |
Mount Hood, Hallertau, Spalt |
| Styles |
Bitter, Pilsner, Light Lager, Golden Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Stout, Chocolate Stout, American Lager |
