Hop Profile:
Crystal

Updated on March 27, 2016

Hop Profile: Crystal

With spicy wood and cinnamon notes, natural earthy aromas make Crystal distinct from other descendents of the Hallertau hop. Its low alpha acid rating set the stage for idyllic aromatics. Despite its spice and fruit notes scaling more to the mild side, Crystal is still spicier than its parent the Hallertau.

Origin
Corvallis, Oregon as part of the USDA’s Hallertau triploid breeding program. Created in 1983.
Characteristics
An aromatic hop that is the most pungent of the Hallertau hop breeds. Reminiscent of a forest with its floral, woody and green tones.
Vital Statistics
Typical Use: Aroma Alpha Acid: 3.5 – 5.5% Country: United States Styles: IPA, Pale Ales, Pilsners, Lagers Flavors: Pungenty floral, woody, green, mild spice and fruit Similar Hops: Hallertau, Liberty, Mount Hood, Strisselpalt
Beers to Try
Lazy Boy Brewing - IPA Amnesia Brewing - Crystal Red

Shop IPA Beer Making Kits

We make all-grain beer brewing kits that make it easy to make beer at home. Whether it's your first batch or your hundredth. Here are some of our hoppiest home brewing kits.

Everyday IPA®
Beer Making Kit

Simcoe Single Hop IPA
Beer Making Kit

BrewDog Punk IPA
Beer Making Kit

Unicorn IPA
Beer Making Kit

Also in The Mash

Hop Profile: Columbus

A-Z Hop Guide

Hop Profile: Azacca

Connect

Brooklyn Brew Shop is a Brooklyn, NY based food start up dedicated to helping people easily make beer, cider, bubbly & food that's as good as (if not better than) the world's best breweries and restaurants.