Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Petoskey
Alpha acid
12.1%
Beta acid
6.16%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Petoskey
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Crystal
WoodyGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Petoskey
PungentPineapple
Property
| Property | Crystal | Petoskey |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 12.1% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 6.16% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | - |
| Humulene | 20–30% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt