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
Ekuanot
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Characteristics
Ekuanot (formerly HBC 366) was commercially released in 2014 as “Equinox” by the Hops Breeding Company in Yakima, and subsequently renamed due to trademark issues. It has intense and unique fruity and citrus notes including melon, berry, citrus- lime, apple and papaya. Ekuanot also contains some spicy, green pepper note. This hop brand has high alpha acids content and high essential oil and is known for its vibrant yellow color during its early growth in the spring.
BRU-1
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Characteristics
BRU-1 is notable for its distinct sweet fruit aroma that is often described as pineapple. When used
as a whirlpool or dry hop addition, BRU-1 delivers the aroma of freshly cut pineapple and green fruits. BRU-1 is synergistic with other hops creating a depth of fruit flavor. BRU-1 has also been shown to improve haze stability in certain beer styles.
