Crystal
Crystal is a triploid variety developed from the German aroma hop variety Hallertauer Mittelfrüh with primary contributions from Cascade, Brewer’s Gold and Early Green. Released in 1993 from the USDA breeding program, Crystal has become popular in US craft brewing as a triploid Hallertauer.
Flavour profile
Woody, green, floral and fruity
Ancestry
Half-sister of Mt. Hood and Liberty derived from Hallertau Mittelfrüh and other crosses
Recommended beer styles
Analytical data
Cultivation Area
US
Ancestry
Half-sister of Mt. Hood and Liberty derived from Hallertau Mittelfrüh and other crosses
Alpha Acids (%)
4.0 – 6.0%
Beta Acids (%)
5.0 – 6.7 %
Alpha/Beta Ratio
Cuhomulone (% of alpha acids)
20-26%ofalphaacids
Total Oils (ml/100g)
0.8 – 2.1ml/100g
Oil Concentration (microlitres of oil/g alpha)
Myrcene (% of whole oil)
40-65% of total oil
Linalool (% of whole oil)
Caryophyllene (% of whole oil)
4-8% of total oil
Farnesene (% of whole oil)
<1% of total oil
Humulene (% of whole oil)
18-24% of total oil
Selinene (% of whole oil)
Humulene/Caryophllene Ratio
Amarillo
®
Characteristics
Amarillo® is a branded hop from Washington State that was introduced by Virgil Gamache Farms, Inc. This brand is characterized by mid to high alpha and low cohumulone content. The extremely high myrcene content in Amarillo® helps supercharge its aroma providing a distinct bouquet of tangerines, lemons, apricots, and melon.
