Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Hydra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Hydra
CitrusTangerineMandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonRoseApricotTropical
Property
| Property | Crystal | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 10.5–13.7% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 6.4–7.9% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 11–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | 8–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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