Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Galaxy
Alpha acid
11–16%
Beta acid
5–9%
Total oil
1.8–5 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Galaxy
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- 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 Galaxy
Passion fruitCitrusPeachPineappleTropicalCannabisDank
Property
| Property | Crystal | Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 11–16% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 5–9% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 32–42% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | 1.8–5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 33–69% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–5% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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