CrystalvsStyrian Cardinal
Crystal and Styrian Cardinal 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
Styrian Cardinal
Alpha acid
8–15%
Beta acid
3.2–4.6%
Total oil
3–4 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Styrian Cardinal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Crystal
WoodyFloralGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Styrian Cardinal
CitrusGooseberryPineappleOrangeLimeJasmineGuava
Property
| Property | Crystal | Styrian Cardinal |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 8–15% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 3.2–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 31–37% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | 3–4 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 15–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt