CrystalvsPacific Crest
Crystal and Pacific Crest 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
Pacific Crest
Alpha acid
3.9%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Pacific Crest
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralSpicy
Only in Crystal
WoodyGreenFruityCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Pacific Crest
NobleTobaccoEarthyGrassyHerbalPine
Property
| Property | Crystal | Pacific Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 3.9% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 19–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt