Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Crystal
WoodyGreenFruityCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Amarillo
TropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Crystal | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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