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Crystal Hops was born in 1983, created in Corvallis Oregon. Drink a Rogue Brutal Bitter, and say colchicine induced tetraploid three times. This type of Hallertau was crossed with USDA 21381M, which is resistant to downy mildew. Out comes a hops variety, which is a half sister of both Mt Hood Hops and Liberty Hops.
Crystal Hops bears a low alpha acid rating of 3.5%-6.0%, and carries a relatively high myrcene oil content. This combination makes it ideal for aroma additions in the wort as it bring with it a mix of woody, green, some floral and fruit notes, with some herb and spice character. Crystal Hops lends itself to a number of beers like Light Ales, such as Goldens, Pale Ales, Aroma for India Pale Ales, and even Stouts and Lagers.
Pedigree
Triploid variety from German Hallertau mf., Cascade, Brewer's Gold and Early Green
Brewing Usage
Aroma
Aroma
Mild, spicy and floral
Possible Substitutions
Hallertau
Liberty
Mt. Hood
French Strisselpalt
German Hersbruker
Typical Beer Styles
IPA
Additional Information
Released from the USDA breeding program in 1993
Storage Stability
~50% alpha remaining after 6 months
Alpha Acids
3.5 - 5.5%
Beta Acids
4.5 - 6.7%
Co-Humulone
20 - 26%
Total Oil
0.8 - 2.1 mL / 100g
Myrcene
40 - 65% of total oil
Humulene
18 - 24% of total oil
Caryophyllene
4 - 8% of total oil
Farnesene
< 1% of total oil
General Trade Perception
The most pungent of the triploid Hallertau hops
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