CrystalvsEvergreen Blend
Crystal and Evergreen Blend are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Evergreen Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Green
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Evergreen Blend
PeachApricotLemonWatermelonTangerine
Property
| Property | Crystal | Evergreen Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 7–7.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 4.3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 30–32% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 20–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | 10–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–3% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt