Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Nectaron
Alpha acid
9.5–12%
Beta acid
4.5–5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Nectaron
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Nectaron
TropicalCitrusPineapplePassion fruitPeachGrapefruitNectar
Property
| Property | Crystal | Nectaron |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 9.5–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 4.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 26–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 59–65% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
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