Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Belma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerryCitrusTropical
Property
| Property | Crystal | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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