Contessa
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
5–7.4%
Total oil
0.8–1.9 mL
United States
Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Contessa
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Crystal
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GreenFloral
Only in Contessa
LemongrassPear
Only in Crystal
WoodyFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Property
| Property | Contessa | Crystal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 2.8–6% |
| Beta acid | 5–7.4% | 4.5–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–32% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.9 mL | 0.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–55% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt