Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Enigma
Alpha acid
13.5–19.4%
Beta acid
4.5–7.1%
Total oil
1.8–3 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Enigma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Enigma
TropicalBerryStone fruitRaspberryRedcurrantWhite
Property
| Property | Crystal | Enigma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 13.5–19.4% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 4.5–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 37–43% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | 1.8–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 23–30% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 12–19% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 9–12% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hallertau Blanc