Crystal
Alpha acid
2.8–6%
Beta acid
4.5–8.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.3 mL
United States
Teamaker
Alpha acid
0.6–1.8%
Beta acid
5.4–13.2%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Crystal
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Teamaker
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Crystal
WoodyGreenFruitySpicyCinnamonNutmegBlack currant
Only in Teamaker
Subtle
Property
| Property | Crystal | Teamaker |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.8–6% | 0.6–1.8% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–8.5% | 5.4–13.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.3 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 30–55% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 1–2% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–12% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |
Hersbrucker
Strisselspalt