Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Monroe
Alpha acid
2.5–2.9%
Beta acid
6.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.95–1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Monroe
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Monroe
MildSmoothStrawberryCherryPlumPassion fruitRaspberryOrangeRaspberry
Property
| Property | Crystal | Monroe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 2.5–2.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 6.5–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | 0.95–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | - |
| Humulene | 20–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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